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Cheating in Relationships – What are the realities?

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Cheating is a word that involves various actions that are aimed at deceiving your partner or keeping away the truth from them. Telling lies about your activities and certain information; or engaging in corrupt activities behind the back of your partner are all forms of cheating. Why do Partners Cheat? Cheating is not a habit that is developed in a day. It starts after a long mental training to accommodate lies. Some partners cheat with the view of saving the relationship or making it stronger. But in general the reasons behind cheating include the following; i)            Acting to impress: It is expected that by telling lies, you are going to impress your partner especially that they will believe you to have what you do not have or to be who you are not. ii)           A warped background: Some people have been brought up to believe that cheating for a certain gender is normal. So they see no wrong with it. iii)          Punishing the mate: Some partners have decided to puni

A Balanced View Of Respect For The Privacy Of Your Partner

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The idea of knowing that someone is watching every move you make can be very intimidating. This is the reason why many people prefer to avoid peering into the private life of their partners. The other fear is that when you get too involved in the private life of your mate, you fail to give them breathing space and you practically start policing them L In some cases, in an attempt to follow up the private life of your partner , you can easily end up misunderstanding them and even fail to trust them to make their own decisions. Some partners have naturally been brought up to be left alone without too much interference in their lives. But, is it right to completely leave the private life of your mate in the dark? What is the balanced way of dealing with the private life of your mate? Fighting what you don’t know The private life of your partner is very important. You need to know so that you are not taken by surprise. If your partner is a very dangerous criminal, you will be conside

Employing Effective Communication In Your Relationship

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Communication is key to the success of a relationship . It lays the foundation for a successful marriage. How often do you find yourself quarrelling with your partner? Are there specific steps you can take to improve on the quality of your communication? How can you mend your past communication errors? Identify the problems affecting your communication   Examine the pattern of speech you employ in your relationship. If you are always defending your actions, then you are practically calling yourself a perfect mate. It helps to accept your mistakes. When did your mate last complain to you? If you look at the complaint, you will get a clear picture of an area you need to work on. On the other hand, if you have observed some undesirable behavior in your mate, tell them in a spirit of love. Avoid assaulting them with words in an attempt to make them work on your observations expediently. Be open-minded. Look at the problems with the aim of sorting them out - not fixing your partner.

How Can You Strengthen And Maintain A Relationship?

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Love is a spark that allows your relationship to start with a bright future. But maintaining and strengthening it requires the use of that spark to introduce other qualities. Firstly, a relationship cannot work without requiring your input and commitment. You need to continually work towards making it better. What are some specific areas required in order to strengthen and keep your relationship? Successfully strengthening your relationship In order to strengthen a relationship , you need to work as a team. You have to spend efforts in trying to do good things for each other. Think about a pattern of healthful words that reveal how you feel about your partner. It should not just end with the famous 'I love you.' The healthful words can also feature phrases of appreciation for the kind of companion your mate has been to you. When a problem arises, sort it out together - not each other; forgive each other freely, even without receiving formal apologies.   However, since acti

How Should You Handle Promises In Your Relationship?

When Mary was getting married, the husband promised her a romantic honeymoon; but when they got married, he failed to honor that promise. There are some questions we can ask. When should you make a promise? What should you do in order to avoid breaking promises ? What are the dangers of breaking promises? The right time for promises The right time to promise your love is supposed to be when all the factors indicate that you are going to fulfill that promise. If you have doubts about marrying someone, you do not need to rush into uttering that statement. The following factors can help in determining the right time: 1.       You know the person very well: The chances of breaking promises are high with strangers. Know your partner first. 2.       You are able to live by your promise: You need to be sure that you mean what you are saying, and you have the ability to fulfill that promise accordingly. 3.       Your partner is ready: You should gauge the readiness of your partne