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Information about our partners that we can't share with others.

There has been a divergent view with respect to whether we should share certain information about our partners to our friends and family. Mostly, two people in a relationship have different expectations about what should be shared, and with whom. There are certain information about our partners that we must not share with our friends and family and here are few tips to make your relationship last longer. How they feel about other people. This information is on a need to know basis, and your friends most don't need to know. If your partner isn't a fan of your friends, it's not the end of the world. They're your friends, not theirs. Don't tell your friends that your partner doesn't enjoy their company. Details of your misunderstandings. No one is perfect. Not you, not your partner and certainly not your friends and family. Even though we are all aware of this, yet we all judge those who make mistakes. If you and your partner got into a fight, that's your b...

Must we apologize?

For some people, apologizing feels like an admission that they are less human. Others believe that being the first to apologize after an argument is an admission of guilt and responsibility for the entirety of a conflict or misunderstanding that involves wrongs on the part of both parties; they think an apology from them will allow the other person take no responsibility for their own part of the conflict. Sometimes an apology seems to call added attention to a mistake that may have gone unnoticed. However, in the right circumstances, a well delivered, appropriately sincere apology will generally bring about the avoidance of all misunderstandings and will merely serve to usher in a resolution, reaffirm shared values and restore positive feelings. One just have to know when and how to deliver an apology. If you have caused pain to another person, it's a good idea to apologize sincerely even if whatever you did was unintentional. This is because it opens the doors to communication...

EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS

Not being able to communicate well with your partner can lead to many wrongs which includes stress, frustrations and trust issues in the relationship. Sometimes, one hears more and more stories about couples who won't communicate their problems and instead avoid each other. That only makes matters worse. Knowing when and how to communicate to your partner is a critical weapon that can be used effectively to promote harmonious relationships, but can also be a deadly weapon to set apart a relationship in motion. Among others, these are some of the ways couples can improve communication in their relationships. Listen to what your partner has to say. It's important for you not to act like you're listening but rather, you have to listen and hear what your partner is telling you. Try to understand what they want and how they feel. Give them the floor and wait for your turn to speak. Focus on the subject at hand. You have to endeavour not to smuggle in things that are not on t...

AVOIDABLE MISTAKES IN LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS

Long distance relationship can be tough, sad and lonely at times, but that doesn't mean it's not going to work. These are few tips to guide you. Communicate and value each others time. Communication is key in every healthy relationship. Put yourself in your partners shoes. Would you appreciate anybody taking you for granted? Listen and understand each other. Be open and sincere. Call, Whatsapp, Skype whenever you can,even if it's just for an hour or a half "give time, give love". Avoid being too jealous. Jealousy can ruin even the most perfect relationship. Make sure to know what your partner doesn't like and if it can be avoided, avoid it. Don't let your partner feel insecure. Don't take for granted the things they say they don't like. Avoid blames. Don't always blame your partner when things aren't going the way you want them to. When there's a fight, don't blame your partner for going away or bring up any previous fight you...

Balancing relationship with friends

It's possible that since you have been dating someone, you are not giving enough attention to the friendship you have with others. That would be a hard adjustment for anyone, but it's a part of life and the experience is something to learn from. Once you move past the initial few days, weeks or months of casual dating and texting each other incessantly, you start to attribute more time in your schedule for that person. If that relationship continues to go well, more time transitions into a lot until it becomes a lifestyle. It's very important for one to take notice of the time they spend with friends and those they spend with their partners. This when not kept in balance can bring about some level of discomfort in a relationship which may lead to it's collapse. Most people try to be so involved in "my friends" kind of adventure forgetting that they have a relationship to keep and that can be kept by having enough time for each other. You must create a barri...

Tips to a successful relationship

What effort have you made to make your relationship work out? We always blame our partners when things don't work out the way we want them to. Relationship involves people who aren't selfish. Both partners have to make an effort to make things work out the way they want it to. Love, care, support, respect and trust should not be one sided. Love each other unconditionally. Too bad we always expect something in return for our love. Our love should be genuine. We should care and support each other at all times and the support should not be only financially but also physically, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically. "Most good relationships are built on mutual trust and respect " - Mona Sutphen. We have to respect each other's feelings and opinions even if they differ from ours. If you are entering into a relationship, dont forget to start with this tips . If you are already in it, use it to strengthen your relationship and keep it going.