Conflict within relationships is just one of those inevitable realities that come with the territory of social interactions. No matter how much you might dislike them or perhaps even try to avoid them, disagreements will always be a part of the dating experience. Since the dating process is all about getting to know a new partner and trying to determine whether or not a more serious relationship is likely to develop between the two of you, being aware of what the most common dating disagreements are could help you to anticipate problems before they arise and work to resolve them before they have a chance to pose any real threat to your relationship. Check out the top five dating disagreements below and then make an effort to discuss each of these common issues with your partner to see where you both stand on them.

• Personal space - Since everybody is unique and has a different idea of how much personal space is necessary, the amount of time that a new couple does or does not spend together can often be a major source of conflict within the relationship. This common dating disagreement can become a real problem if one person craves independence while his or her partner would prefer to spend a lot of time together.
  
  
• Physical and emotional intimacy- Conflict is bound to arise when two people come into a new relationship with two very different sets of expectations regarding the levels of physical contact, sexual activity and emotional intimacy with which they are most comfortable.
  
  
• Jealousy - Issues with jealousy and mistrust are often a major source of disagreement for new couples. These issues can also problematic for established couples, especially if they have never been properly addressed. There are many different forms that jealousy and mistrust can take within a relationship. Most often it involves suspicions about relationships that each partner may have with former partners or with friends that are seen as a potential threat to the relationship. Other times it may be a more general issue that stems from the personal insecurities or possessive nature that one person in the relationship may have.
  
  
• Miscommunication - Not being able to communicate effectively with a partner will inevitably lead to increased conflict within a relationship. If one or both partners are unable to clearly convey their needs to a partner, it will be difficult to avoid frequent arguments and misunderstandings, which if not addressed can be detrimental to a relationship.
  
  
• Incompatible goals - Though most people understand that compatibility is key within a romantic relationship, it is not uncommon for singles to become involved with partners who they know are not right for them. Disagreements will be very difficult to avoid in situations where two people want drastically different things from a relationship or where one person is constantly trying to change the other.