<p><br></p><p>Introduction</p><p>Relationships have become increasingly complex in recent years, and the failure rate of relationships has risen significantly. Despite the many advances in technology, social media, and communication, relationships seem to be more fragile than ever. In this article, we will explore the reasons why most relationships fail in recent days.</p><p><br></p><p>Lack of Communication</p><p>1. Poor Communication Skills</p><p>One of the primary reasons why relationships fail is the lack of effective communication. Couples may struggle to express themselves, listen to each other, and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Assumptions and Misunderstandings</p><p>Assumptions and misunderstandings can also lead to communication breakdowns. Couples may assume they know what the other person is thinking or feeling, without actually communicating with each other.</p><p><br></p><p>Increased Expectations</p><p>1. Unrealistic Expectations</p><p>Modern relationships often come with high expectations. Couples may expect their partner to fulfill all their emotional, physical, and financial needs, which can be unrealistic and unsustainable.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Comparison to Others</p><p>The rise of social media has also led to comparison and competition in relationships. Couples may compare their relationship to others, which can create unrealistic expectations and dissatisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p>Lack of Trust and Intimacy</p><p>1. Trust Issues</p><p>Trust is a fundamental component of any successful relationship. However, trust issues can arise due to past experiences, insecurity, or lack of communication.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Intimacy Issues</p><p>Intimacy is also essential for a healthy relationship. Couples may struggle with physical or emotional intimacy, which can lead to feelings of disconnection and isolation.</p><p><br></p><p>External Pressures</p><p>1. Financial Stress</p><p>Financial stress can put a significant strain on relationships. Couples may disagree on financial priorities, spending habits, or debt management.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Social Media Interference</p><p>Social media can also interfere with relationships. Couples may spend more time interacting with their devices than with each other, leading to feelings of disconnection and isolation.</p><p><br></p><p>Changing Values and Expectations</p><p>1. Shifting Gender Roles</p><p>Traditional gender roles are evolving, and couples may struggle to adapt to these changes. Men and women may have different expectations and roles in relationships, which can lead to conflict.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Increased Independence</p><p>Modern couples may prioritize independence and autonomy, which can lead to a lack of interdependence and connection.</p><p><br></p><p>Conclusion</p><p>Relationships are complex and multifaceted, and there are many reasons why they may fail. By understanding the common pitfalls and challenges that couples face, we can work towards building stronger, more resilient relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Recommendations</p><p>1. *Practice effective communication*: Make an effort to communicate openly and honestly with your partner.</p><p>2. *Manage expectations*: Be realistic about what you can expect from your partner and your relationship.</p><p>3. *Build trust and intimacy*: Prioritize building trust and intimacy in your relationship.</p><p>4. *Navigate external pressures*: Find ways to manage external pressures, such as financial stress and social media interference.</p><p>5. *Embrace change and growth*: Be open to change and growth, and work together to navigate the challenges of modern relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>By following these recommendations and being aware of the common pitfalls that couples face, we can build stronger, more resilient relationships that stand the test of time.</p>
At the end of the month, we give out prizes in 3 categories: Best Content, Top Engagers and
Most Engaged Content.
Best Content
Top Engagers
Most Engaged Content
Best Content
We give out cash prizes to 7 people with the best insights in the past month. The 7 winners are picked
by an in-house selection process.
The winners are NOT picked from the leaderboards/rankings, we choose winners based on the quality, originality
and insightfulness of their content.
Top Engagers
For the Top Engagers Track, we award the top 3 people who engage the most with other user's content via
comments.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Engagers" tab on the rankings page.
Most Engaged Content
The Most Engaged Content recognizes users whose content received the most engagement during the month.
We pick the top 3.
The winners are picked using the "Top Monthly Contributors" tab on the rankings page.
Here are a few other things to know for the Best Content track
1
Quality over Quantity — You stand a higher chance of winning by publishing a few really good insights across the entire month,
rather than a lot of low-quality, spammy posts.
2
Share original, authentic, and engaging content that clearly reflects your voice, thoughts, and opinions.
3
Avoid using AI to generate content—use it instead to correct grammar, improve flow, enhance structure, and boost clarity.
4
Explore audio content—high-quality audio insights can significantly boost your chances of standing out.
5
Use eye-catching cover images—if your content doesn't attract attention, it's less likely to be read or engaged with.
6
Share your content in your social circles to build engagement around it.
Contributor Rankings
The Rankings/Leaderboard shows the Top 20 contributors and engagers on TwoCents a monthly and all-time basis
— as well as the most active colleges (users attending/that attended those colleges)
The all-time contributors ranking is based on the Contributor Score, which is a measure of all the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
The monthly contributors ranking tracks performance of a user's insights for the current month. The monthly and all-time scores are calcuated DIFFERENTLY.
This page also shows the top engagers on an all-time & monthly basis.
All-time Contributors
All-time Engagers
Top Monthly Contributors
Top Monthly Engagers
Most Active Colleges
Contributor Score
The all-time ranking is based on users' Contributor Score, which is a measure of all
the engagement and exposure a contributor's content receives.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate your contributor score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
Subscriptions received
2
Tips received
3
Comments (excluding replies)
4
Upvotes
5
Views
6
Number of insights published
Engagement Score
The All-time Engagers ranking is based on a user's Engagement Score — a measure of how much a
user engages with other users' content via comments and upvotes.
Here is a list of metrics that are used to calcuate the Engagement Score, arranged from
the metric with the highest weighting, to the one with the lowest weighting.
1
A user's comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's upvotes
Monthly Score
The Top Monthly Contributors ranking is a monthly metric indicating how users respond to your posts, not just how many you publish.
We look at three main things:
1
How strong your best post is —
Your highest-scoring post this month carries the most weight. One great post can take you far.
2
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
We also look at the average score of all your posts. If your work keeps getting good reactions, you get a boost.
3
How consistent the engagement you receive is —
Posting more helps — but only a little.
Extra posts give a small bonus that grows slowly, so quality always matters more than quantity.
In simple terms:
A great post beats many ignored posts
Consistently engaging posts beat one lucky hit
Spamming low-engagement posts won't help
Tips, comments, and upvotes from others matter most
This ranking is designed to reward
Thoughtful, high-quality posts
Real engagement from the community
Consistency over time — without punishing you for posting again
The Top Monthly Contributors leaderboard reflects what truly resonates, not just who posts the most.
Top Monthly Engagers
The Top Monthly Engagers ranking tracks the most active engagers on a monthly basis
Here is what we look at
1
A user's monthly comments (excluding replies & said user's comments on their own content)
2
A user's monthly upvotes
Most Active Colleges
The Most Active Colleges ranking is a list of the most active contributors on TwoCents, grouped by the
colleges/universities they attend(ed)
Here is what we look at
1
All insights posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels)
2
All comments posted by contributors that attended a particular school (at both undergraduate or postgraduate levels) —
excluding replies
Below is a list of badges on TwoCents and their designations.
Comments