Conflict Resolution Reality Vs. For many of us, our present reality is not meeting our requirements. Either by compromise, apathy, indifference, fear, or force, our realities do not meet our personal requirements.
All relationships have their rough spots.
All relationships take work. Each relationship is, as well, as unique as the individuals who make it a reality. Well, change it. That does not mean your only option is to end it and move on. Consider first all the options and approaches to the relationship.