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Problem with relays

Recently I've been working on a circuit with a relay. I got the circuit to work, but then it broke. I think I've narrowed the problem to the relay, which is a DPDT (double pole double throw) relay. When the relay is magnetized, electricity doesn't seem to travel through the pole and the lead it's supposed to be touching when moved (due to the electromagnet pushing it away). Is this a common problem/ has it ever happened to any of you? Any suggestions to fix the problem? Thanks