Raquel Peel, PhD lead researcher at James Cook University, said little study had been done in the field of psychology on people who could successfully start relationships, but not maintain them.
"Self-sabotage is a strategy people use to protect or enhance themselves and it's not uncommon," she said.
"Short-term, self-sabotage can provide the illusion of control over the environment and bolster a person's sense of self but long-term it undermines those same things."
Ms Peel said while the study was ongoing, so far it looked as though our past plays a key role in how we handle adult romantic relationships.
For the full story see http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-17/why-do-we-sabotage-romantic-relationships/9425844?pfmredir=sm
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