In most relationships, if there is a spark of arguing or a slight disagreement, you are ready to throw in the towel and call it quits. We live in a world where if you don’t have the same relationship as what you see on social media and on television, then it is wrong.

However, those types of relationships are not realistic. In fact, more than half of those relationships are fake and do not last as long as what people think they do.

In a true relationship, you will go through some tests and trials, and if you do not come out stronger from those tests, that is when you must examine your relationship. There are several tests and trials that a relationship goes through to make couples stronger and whether you pass or fail those tests is up to the individual couple.

There are several examples of hardships couples face.

1. Accusations of Cheating

Couples are always accusing each other of cheating, whether it is true or not. Most relationships are broken up because of cheating and like it or not, that is not going to change.

The accusations of cheating are so high that most couples sneak a peek at each other’s phones, Facebooks and if their insecurities are low, emails. The best way to handle this is to talk it out, and if you still have a feeling that they are cheating, then let it come to light on its own.

2. Schedule Conflicts

Sometimes couples have a hard time spending time with each other, as schedules won’t permit them as much free time as they would like. Therefore, relationships could suffer because loneliness can take over. When male or females are lonely and they know they have someone they cannot be with, they may as well be alone.

In my opinion, make designated date days and spend as much time on the phone as possible when you cannot be together in person. With all of this technology, there is no way you should go long periods of time without some type of interaction with your significant other.

3. Jealousy

Jealousy is generally the number one reason relationships fall apart. Jealousy can be on the part of one party or both. Jealousy can be caused by a number of reasons, which are hard to explain, and if one party is jealous of another person because they are getting attention from their significant other, that could cause the jealous party to change the way they look and act to get the attention back from their partner.

However, this could cause problems because your partner did not fall for the way you are trying to be, but the way you were. I say do not change the way you are but address the real reason why your partner is being distracted.

4. The Spark Is Fading/Lost

In some cases, relationships are just getting dull, boring and need some spark. Depending on how long you have been with your significant other, you may need to recreate some of your favorite moments of when you first started dating. You could also maybe consider marrying him/her if you see this person as your lifelong partner.

Relationships are not easy and take more work then what people realize, and if you are not committed to the relationship, you may have to be by yourself. There are some relationships that are not meant to be, and if you are having trouble with your relationship, examine how much you really love him/her.

If you are willing to be loyal to your significant other, you will endure some of the average unfortunate circumstances that you will encounter.