[header] How to minimize relationship threats [title] Clarify your expectations. [step] One of the most common issues many couples find themselves facing is unrealistic or differing expectations of how the relationship should be. Either of you may fall prey to unreasonable beliefs, such as " my partner should complete me. 
" or, one partner may expect sex several times within a week, while the other does not have the same expectations. [substeps] In general, when your expectations are unreasonable or too high, one or both of you can end up feeling unfulfilled, which is a major threat to the relationship.