10 stupid things couples do to mess their relationships

10 Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships by Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a direct, insightful, and highly practical relationship guide that exposes the most common self-defeating behaviors couples engage in and offers clear, actionable wisdom for reversing the damage and restoring emotional health. With her signature blend of blunt honesty, psychological understanding, and compassionate guidance, Dr. Laura breaks down the destructive habits—such as poor communication, unrealistic expectations, emotional immaturity, avoidance, selfishness, and failure to take responsibility—and explains how these patterns gradually erode trust, intimacy, and long-term stability. This empowering book helps readers recognize their own contributions to relationship dysfunction, cultivate healthier emotional habits, and build stronger, more respectful, and more loving partnerships founded on accountability, maturity, boundaries, and genuine connection. Whether read by individuals or couples, it serves as a transformative roadmap for anyone ready to break harmful cycles and create a relationship rooted in mutual growth and emotional honesty.