Although marriage is a union, couples still have their unique personalities. We all know what boundaries are even though we hate talking about them. People have different boundaries and definitions of respect.
Constantly not recognizing or ignoring your spouse’s boundaries spells doom for a marriage. For instance, you might like having casual friends of the opposite sex. And your partner absolutely wants none of it. You may also like loud music, while your partner may prefer novels when bored. Your partner may also see chatting with people online as a lack of respect.
It is necessary to verbalize boundaries in relationships. Couples must discuss sensitive areas such as friendship, relations, and the raising of kids. Resentment arises when partners ignore boundaries. When resentment is left to build up, it leads to separation.