The sorrow and regret of a love that slipped away is a common, yet often under-discussed, part of our human experience.
However, for others, it can be a time filled with tension, conflict and even emotional distress especially if you come from a family where they are not very nice.
Dr Beatrice Nderitu, a clinical psychologist, explains that unhealthy relationships can fuel emotional instability.
Men, on the other hand, are often discouraged from introspection or emotional vulnerability.
Even in the most innocent situations, location sharing fuels imagination in the worst way.
The pursuit of physical intimacy can prompt individuals to go to great lengths - even resorting to deception - just to satisfy their desires.
If people in sexless marriages don’t address the incompatibility between them, they may start to wonder when to walk away from the relationship.