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Why most relationships don‘t last as long as expected.
Break-ups are hard and sometimes unavoidable. But some things can be done to make sure that when we do find that significant other, they are less likely to head for the door at the slightest impulse.
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We expect love in return for love.
LOVE in its genuine form is free-giving. It is the unconditional giving of oneself to another person.
Yet, why do we find ourselves delighted when our actions are reciprocated by our spouse, but resentful when they aren't?
Many times, this happens because we make our lover the primary source of our emotional gratification.
Once you find unique ways to make yourself happy, by yourself, your relationship would flourish in the same way.
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Self-control is important.
There's a belief that being in a relationship entails that you be yourself, fully, at all times.
Well, in reality, when you love someone and you want what you have to last, you might need to learn how to caution some of the ways you feel and act.
It general, this will prevent you from making split-second-feeling-based decisions that would have been overlooked if it was given logical reasoning, giving rise to regrets and unnecessary apologies.
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Communication has and will always be key.
Being in a relationship comes with vulnerabilities, and this entails that you and your lover participate in communication that is HEALTHY, OPEN, AND SINCERE.
We often want to associate telepathy with being in a relationship, that can be fun and normal, but we must also not forget to ask important questions when the need arises.
This would create an atmosphere of trust between you both and can only build the bond stronger and stronger as you keep the good flow of communication going.
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