Feminism is nothing but mere ideologies that have evolved over a period of time. The very origin of this concept began in the olden times when women were the suppressed sex and the society was only male-dominant. Women were expected to look after their families and do all the household work, while men essayed the role of the breadwinner. This patriarchal setup was followed for many decades until women started to speak up. They started to express their views and demanded an equal place in the society. Thus, the alteration to the male-dominated society began -- not smoothly though! Ruiner or Liberator? Practically speaking, feminism has not ruined relationships. There will be resistance to change in any aspect, and when this change is for the relationships that we cherish, the resistance is all the more stronger. For all this while, women have been in the not-so-important roles in their family lives. Their views were not even asked for, leave alone considering them. But today, the scenario has changed. Women feel all the more liberated, and as a result of this, there is a shift in their role as well. Their opinions are now considered, and in some cases, they have their say too. This is what I call a true feminist society. Man-Woman Relationship Relationships are the need of our lives. Our love lives are important to each one of us, be it a feminist or not. But to keep one alive, can you go to any extent? Sibling Relationships The divide between the genders starts during one's childhood itself. In many societies around the world, there is a great deal of discrimination between the girl and the boy child. Boys are given a greater share of freedom early in their lives. This surely creates a negative image of the society in the minds of the girls and thus, the fight for getting an identity begins. The girl child might start to fight with her brother to get her share of importance and freedom. Thus, the rift begins. As the child grows up, she faces more such harsh realities of life and is forced to make a way for herself. As they say, once the cracks appear in a relationship, they can only be mended but the cracked lines do show up. And a few blame feminists for ruining the relationships! Workplace Relationships With the beginning of the new era, the feminist movement has taken a step forward and has reached the corporate world. Today, women are considered for higher managerial positions in every industry. However, the interpersonal relationships between both the genders at the workplace is still tense because the patriarchal mindset hasn't yet given way to the feminist mindset. The competition for promotions, bonuses, and stability in an organization are the rights that a feminist is still fighting for. In case she does get a good position in the organization, the whispers of her being involved with some top management personnel (of the opposite sex) starts doing the rounds. Is this due to sheer jealously, or the fear of losing the rat race? However, the vice versa of the same situation is never seen. When a man gets a good appraisal at the workplace, he is not accused of having personal relationships with the opposite sex at the top level! Just because the woman is outgoing and is ready to share all the responsibilities of her male counterpart successfully, it shouldn't make way for all such nuisance. Basically, our society has a mindset of seeing a man at the authoritative position and woman as his supporting counterpart. It is therefore difficult to accept a woman in a commanding position, and this is the very basis of spoiled relationships. So guys, it is not the feminist values but the mindset that is straining relationships.