India, Feb. 10 -- It's important to reflect and ask yourself a few questions to keep your relationship in check. Esther Ku, a relationship coach, has shared five patterns that could be sabotaging your relationship, and being mindful of these could help prevent problems down the road. Also read | 8 tips for newly married couples to strengthen their emotional bond

Many times, one may not even realise that they are self-sabotaging until issues arise. In an Instagram post, Esther shared 'how to really destroy your relationship: warnings from a relationship coach'.

See the five ways you could be secretly damaging your relationship, according to Esther:

1. Shut down any attempt by your partner to share their thoughts, force your opinions to ...