Rescue Remedy has found that Brits are a bunch of worriers- so we take a look at the worries that exist in every relationship.
Their relationship
Work- Will one or both of you get sacked? Get made redundant? Or demoted?
Financial worries- If one of you loses their job will you are able to pay for the house?
Being late- Why is it impossible for you to be ready at the same time when you have a date night? What will people think of your tardiness?
Children's health- If you have no children yet, you stress about your future baby's health both in and out of the womb.
Each other's health- Whatever they have; from a common cold to something more serious- your phone is always near you at work just in case.
Potential bad health- With all the take-aways you eat, alcohol you drink and pitiful amount of exercise you do- there is worry that you will pay for such laziness and extravagance in later life.
Relationships- Could you have prevented that argument? Do you say 'I love you' enough? Should you listen to them more? Give them more affection?
Missing a plane/train/bus- Despite your best efforts you are late for everything and worry that your holiday will suffer as a consequence.
Not waking up for alarm- So you set each of your phones and double and triple check that the socket isn't turned off.
Appearance- Do you still find each other attractive? Do others think you are a handsome couple? Do your friends bitch about how comfortable you have gotten by how much weight you've gained?
Safety- When they have to drive long distances alone for work, your brain comes up with worst case crash scenarios.
Eating too much- You obsess over whether either of you will be able to give up your gummy bear and crisp addiction.
Dental problems- Your partner hasn't had a check-up in 15 years and you fear all his teeth may drop out if he were to eat a boiled sweet.
Whether or not people like you- Do your friends only like one of you and not both of you? Are you invited to places out of habit or pity?
Pet's health- When people say 'it's only an animal' you worry what you might do to them for being so casual about your extended family.
Missing out on life experience- You may be married, have a house, two cars and a pet, but ponder over whether you should have spent more time travelling or moving abroad for your job.
Growing old alone- You fear that your love might be taken away from you in a freak accident and if you will be left alone to pick up the pieces.
Remember everything you need to do- So you make lists for everything- then one of you loses the list and nothing gets done.
Parents ageing and needing care- Your parents live miles down the motorway and you fear how you are going to be there for them when they become more dependent on others.
Being a victim of crime- Every time you walk down a city street at night hand in hand, holding on to your handbag and wallet, you wonder if it's going to be your last night on this earth.
Terrorism- You fear that one day your home town or the city where you work is going to be targeted.
The Economy- Will your house decrease in value? Will you ever get a pay rise? Will your pension be worth anything when you come to draw it?
Pension plan- Are you putting enough away each month? Will you be able to live off what you have saved?
What to wear at work- Will you be too hot? Too cold? Uncomfortable?
Being single- What if your long term partner can't stand your moodiness and indecision anymore and decides to leave you?
Partner having an affair-Are you having enough sex or will they look for it elsewhere? Will you always love each other enough never to look at another person with lust?
Drinking too much- Will all those weekends spent drinking your weight in wine take their toll in later life?
Getting a mortgage- Or if you have one- getting the best rate so you can afford food every month.
Children getting a good education- Even if you don't have them yet- you want them to have the best start in life.
Hair loss- Will he be bald? Will you be sporting a comb over?
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