Amrita Sharma

Married people expect their partners to support them the way the did during the courtship, failing which leads to hurt feelings and a sense of betrayal, say experts.

When both couples are adding to the income and sharing the financial burden, it’s only fair that both partners understand and respect one another’s professions and its commitments.

Willingness to work on issues bringing disconnection between the couples may help avoid unnecessary tension stemming from miscommunication and misunderstanding.

When resentments start building up, it's best for couples to talk about it and say it out loud to the partner before the anger spills over.

A trip with a reluctant, sulking and complaining partner does not make for a great travel. So, what to do?

When a couple has differing interests, the solution often depends on how much the couple wants to save their relationship.

Living with a hypochondriac can be highly stressful for the other partner, who has to play along and bear all the whining with a grin.

The issue of sports is so sensitive for some couples that there are times it ends up jeopardising their marriage.

When couples turn the occasion of anniversaries into point-scoring platforms or for blame-game, then there is something wrong with the marriage.

Counsellors also say that even though couples may think it too far in the future, it’s imperative to discuss how they want to bring up their kids and what faith would they want the kids to follow.

Therapists say that when a couple is facing problems dealing with a particular situation, and being together does not help, then a break is not only desirable but necessary.