Explore Yourself: If you are busy finding faults
with your partner, without considering how you may have changed, too, it will
harm the relationship. You make an effort first. Do small things to make your
partner happy.
Grow together: Every phase comes with fresh
excitement and responsibilities. Discuss your inhibitions with each other. At
various stages, you’ll discover different aspects of yourself, your partner and
your relationship. Grow not only as individuals, but even as partners. It’s
important to learn from mistakes and appreciate each other’s strengths.
Expectations create havoc: It’s impossible not to have
expectations, but being a bit realistic and lenient can go a long way. Also,
focus on your partner’s strengths, not weaknesses.
Take time out: Spend time with each other doing
fun things, like you would have done during the initial days of your
relationship. Invest time.
Build intimacy: Touching, holding hands,
cuddling, and kissing help re-build intimacy. Saying ‘I love you,’ ‘I am sorry’
and ‘I miss you’ go a long way. These words, when taken for granted and
unuttered, widen the gap in a relationship.
Blame game: Avoid blame games to resolve
conflicts. On the contrary it worsens the situation.
Comparisons: Don’t compare your relationship
with those of your parents, friends or extended family. Each relationship is
different just as each person is.
Melissa D’Costa
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