See Why Most People Wait Four Years to End a Bad Relationship - The Research Finding Will Surprise You

Posted by Lolade on Fri 15th Jan, 2016 - tori.ng

A recent study has shown why a large number of people usually wait for as long as four years before they quit a terrible relationship.

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A research has shown that the average person in a bad relationship waits four years before breaking it off and that's mostly down to fear of the 'single life'.

According to research by relationship site eHarmony.co.uk – fear of being alone, pity for their partner and concern over how the rest of the family will be affected are the major reasons why people stay in relationships they know are wrong for them.

Long-term compatibility is the main concern, with nearly half (41%) saying they don’t see a future with their partner and a third (34%) stating that they want different things from life.

A sad 20% admit they simply don't love their partner.

eHarmony.co.uk psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos comments: “The start of a New Year is a great time to take stock of everything in your life and work out what you want from the year ahead, be it a career change, new fitness plan or relationship reassessment.

"When it comes to love, our research shows that many people stay in relationships that they know are wrong for them for a huge a variety of reasons.

"Yet, whilst this may feel like self-preservation, it can actually end up having a negative effect on self-confidence. By the same token, avoid rushing from one relationship to another and focus instead on your own happiness and well-being – the rest will follow.”

Jemima Wade, expert for eHarmony.co.uk, comments: “They say that breaking up is hard to do, but it’s vital that you are in a relationship that makes you feel good.

"We hear all the time about members who have bounced back after a bad relationship and found themselves happier than ever before with someone they’re truly compatible with.

"That’s why eHarmony partners people on the things that matter – like your values, beliefs and character – finding better matches that really last.”