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5. Trying to change your partner

5. Trying to change your partner

I've never understood this one. You fell in love with your partner the way they are, so why would you try to change them? If you can't seem to accept your partner how they are, flaws and all, then maybe your partner isn't the right person for you.

People do change sometimes, but it has to be because they want to, not because you forced them into it.

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