12 habits of dysfunctional couples

7. You always gripped by anger and resentment

Do your friends and family quip that you’re always high strung? You probably are. Resentment and other unsettling feelings are built up over time, and usually when one person oppresses the other. If you’re talking but can’t get to the real stuff – family planning, buying a home together, even agreeing to do date nights – you’re not in a mutually respectful relationship. Feeling that you’re always testing the waters to determine if the mood is right or constantly worrying if conversations will escalate into fights are bad signs. You do know that this is neither normal nor a good thing, right?