There are many difficult issues to discuss in relationships. Here are some that I have seen come up often. Unresolved, these items often lead to serious problems or the demise of the relationship. Go to my archives on how to talk about difficult issues.

• Anger
• Jealousy
• Drugs/alcohol
• Relapse
• Status of the relationship
• Money issues
• Work/Not working
• How to raise children
• Sex
• Stress
• Control issues
• Inappropriate behavior
• Being taken for granted
• Being Ignored
• Never happy
• Constant complaints
• The influence of family/friends
• Distrust:
• Especially if there has been abuse
• Especially if the police were called
• Especially if there has been cheating
• Wild Card