Life is about relationships and relationships are about interactions.
Are you familiar with the term, “It takes two to tango”? A relationship needs care and nurture from two adults. Nevertheless, there are certain actions that can cause the demise of a relationship, such as anger.
The way you act in your relationship can determine if it’s a happy one or not. Most people who have problematic relationships are in denial that the problem lies within. Refusal to come to terms with this may rob you of the ability to make the necessary changes to your relationship.
Do you get upset at the slightest provocation? Are you unable to keep your emotions in check and embrace patience? Anger is caused when pride sets in and you become implacable to the opinion of others. You and your partner should be willing to accommodate one another’s weaknesses and work through disagreements because expressing extreme emotions may cause an irreversible damage to the well-being of your partner, thereby leading to the premature end of your relationship.
Two people from different backgrounds and upbringing are bound to have a conflict of opinions, but there are steps that can help you achieve a happy and fulfilling relationship.
- Be open with one another; no issue is too big or too small to be talked about.
- Don’t let resentments build up over time without addressing it. Have a time frame for the lifespan of quarrels (for example, you can decide not to carry unresolved issues over into the next day).
- Control your emotions. Your partner should be able to feel safe around you and not be worried about a violent outburst.
- Study each other. Treat yourselves like a book that keeps unravelling with the turn of every page.
- Attend to your relationship like its survival depends only on you. Doing this would prompt you to do everything in your power to keep the love alive.
Lastly, be in control of your own happiness.