How to avoid an unhappy relationship (and when is it time to move on?
In the classic film Annie Hall, Woody Allen tells girlfriend, Diane Keaton, that a relationship is like a shark: “It has to constantly move forward or it dies. I think what we’ve got on our hands is a dead shark.” (This was apparently referring to their real-life tumultuous relationship). The film explores the question of the age-old dilemma: what makes a great relationship morph from steamy and sexy into an unsalvageable dead shark? Is it too many petty arguments? Fundamental character differences? Or simply unrealistic expectations? (After all, it’s repeatedly drummed into our minds that being in a relationship will solve all our sad singleton woes.) Perhaps if we’re all searching for relationships with passionate ensconces and steamy sex scenes worthy of Marilyn Monroe, then it’s no surprise we’re going to be painstakingly disappointed. And if we’re betting on our relationship to last the long haul without putting in any effort into emotionally growing, mentally spicing and physical
