15 Biggest Relationship Mistakes
Here are some biggest relationship mistakes
1. Not
Compromising
Let him pick where you go to eat if you get to pick the
movie or vice versa. In the end, neither of you will really care what you did
that day, but you'll always remember that you were both willing to do something
just because the other person likes it.
2. Can't
Handle Distance
It is not uncommon for someone to have a job that takes them
far away at times. Some people are not cut out for a relationship like this but
will make the mistake of trying to stick with it anyway. It may seem brutal to
break it off because you can't handle the distance, but in the end you will
only be saving each other from years of misery.
3.
Forgetting to Be Friends
The root of a healthy relationship is friendship. Don't let
your romance (or lack thereof) make you forget that.
4.
Intentionally Saying Hurtful Things
This is a tactic that some people just didn't grow out of
after high school like they should have. Even when you are arguing with each
other, don't say things that you know will hurt them. Don't disrespect them or
say something that could affect them negatively.
5. Not
Resolving Conflict
It's become pretty popular to avoid saying "I'm
sorry" at all costs these days. This may work for you if you'd like to
make your partner feel terrible, but owning up to your mistakes will be worth
it for both of you.
6. No
Romance
Sure, feeling like you're in a chick flick can be pretty
cheesy, but sometimes it's those cheesy little moments that really show your
partner that you care.
7. Not
Handling Embarrassment
A lot of people will accept being with someone that makes
them feel embarrassed, or worse, someone that is embarrassed to be seen with
them. Don't sell yourself short just because you're afraid of being alone. You
owe them and yourself the respect to get out.
8. Not
Being on the Same Page
Some couples have a problem with one person feeling more
committed than the other. The best way to ensure this problem never arises is
to make sure you're on the same page about everything. Talk it out, assure your
partner of how you feel about them.
9. Not
Seeing Things From Their View
You need empathy to get through any other relationship in
your life -- with co-workers, your family, your friends -- why should it be
different with your partner?
10.
Making Assumptions
One of the biggest assumptions made in a relationship is
thinking that your partner is a certain way just because you met someone else
that's that way too. The whole "all guys/girls are the same" idea
gets old fast.
11.
Pretending to Like Things You Don't
This is a textbook mistake that people have been making
since the beginning of time! Be with someone that shares your interests or at
least someone that respect your differences, you will be much happier.
12.
Expecting Things to Change
This is a hard lesson for some people to learn, but you
can't change your boyfriend/girlfriend. Only they can do that and only when
they decide to. If you're waiting it out, expecting something wonderful to
happen, you're only wasting your time.
13.
Constant Fighting
You may have been raised to think that men and women are
supposed to fight like cats and dogs, but this is far from true. If you find
yourself fighting nearly every day just to make yourself heard, it's probably
time to head out or send your partner packing.
14.
Avoiding the Issues
Couples that argue all the time are not healthy, however
couples that never discuss the tough issues may be worse. If you both keep
sweeping problems under the rug and pretending to be happy, the downfall may be
drastic.
15.
Expecting Marriage to Fix Everything
Too many couples hurry to the alter expecting it to
magically fix everything. Marriage certainly can feel magical sometimes, but it
does not make life suddenly perfect.
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