Sometimes, for whatever reason, relationships simply don't work out.

There is certainly no shame in going your separate ways, indeed if the spark has gone and you are merely going through the motions, an amicable breakup is probably the most sensible course of action.

Of course, there is often a more unhappy cause of a breakup; be it cheating, emotional abuse or something even more sinister, you most likely know someone with a relationship horror story of their own.

Here, then, are some couples revealing exactly what made them decide to go their separate ways.

1. Oh, you didn't know!? 2. This is cruel  3. Nothing about this is ok 4. It must have been incredibly tough 5. Sex is an important part of any relationship 6. Sounds like it was for the best? 7. You need to be compatible  8. Try to make a choice  9. Communication is everything 10. Long distance can be tough

Relationships aren't easy and require strong communication if they are to be successful. Sometimes, though, circumstances just conspire against us.

Sometimes, for whatever reason, relationships simply don't work out.

There is certainly no shame in going your separate ways, indeed if the spark has gone and you are merely going through the motions, an amicable breakup is probably the most sensible course of action.

Of course, there is often a more unhappy cause of a breakup; be it cheating, emotional abuse or something even more sinister, you most likely know someone with a relationship horror story of their own.

Here, then, are some couples revealing exactly what made them decide to go their separate ways.

1. Oh, you didn't know!? 2. This is cruel  3. Nothing about this is ok 4. It must have been incredibly tough 5. Sex is an important part of any relationship 6. Sounds like it was for the best? 7. You need to be compatible  8. Try to make a choice  9. Communication is everything 10. Long distance can be tough

Relationships aren't easy and require strong communication if they are to be successful. Sometimes, though, circumstances just conspire against us.