No one likes fighting with their significant other, but in any relationship, you’re bound to have some disagreements, whether big or small. What's important is how you handle conflict. In order to walk away from an argument on good terms, and with a clear understanding of your partner’s point of view, there are a few things you must keep in mind.
Picture this: The new man in your life is kind, handsome, and romantic, and you have so much in common. Each date is better than the last, and for the first time, you’re starting to see a future for yourself in a long-term, committed relationship. There's only one problem: He can’t seem to stop talking about his former partner.
“Hey, before you get mad about this, remember how last weekend I picked up your parents from the airport and stopped with them to get lunch because you weren’t feeling well?” Grrr. Yes, you remember. But it’s quite manipulative of him to bring that up, when you’re trying to talk about the fact that his friends are super disrespectful of your home when they come over. What does one thing have to do with the other?
What if I told you that whoever your divine deity is – God, Buddha, the universe, whatever – he or she has some sort of Cupid-esque role in choosing whom your heart beats most heavily for? But unlike the cute little cherub with the bow and arrow, your higher power isn’t hand picking your next […]
Every couple fights, but what you fight about says a lot about the future of your relationship. The truth is that, internally, we are all a bit petty. We can all become jealous when there’s no reason to be, we can become easily irritated at little flaws and quirks that our partners can’t help, and […]
That, “Uh oh—a fight is coming” sensation is the worst. You’re in the middle of enjoying what was meant to be a fun and relaxing date night with your significant other but you already know, based on the way his face is contracting and his voice is changing, that a fight is coming. It’s like […]
How many times have you and bae argued over these things?
In order for a relationship to work, both parties need to be ready and willing to talk about things that are affecting the relationship's growth. But how do you talk with a man who won't open up?
That's what friends are for...