How to make relationships workWritten by Johann Erickson
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6. Compromising is one tough subject for anyone. Who really wants to compromise at all? Let’s say you both want to watch television at same time on each Sunday night but on different channels. This can be very difficult to decide, but you can take turns each Sunday or invest in another television. There are always ways in which you can compromise that will keep both of you happy.
7. Settings goals together as a couple as where you both see yourselves in next 5, 10, or 15 years is a great way to discover where you really want to be. Do you both see children or a large new home? What ever your goals are, you should plan your future together so you both can contribute.
8. You may think intimacy will always be there and you both will desire each other just like day you met. But, as work, children, and other stresses become more dominant intimacy seems to take a back seat. Do not let this happen! Intimacy is a very important part in any relationship. We all need to be held and know that we are loved. Find time even if it is just stolen minutes for a hug and kiss. Plan evenings for more romantic intimacies.
When you respect and love each other just as you would want your spouse to you, most other problems will work themselves out and your relationship will be one that lasts a very long time.
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Finances always cause problems with couples. Sometimes, it is because you are having a hard time making ends meet or you may desire spending money in different ways. It all boils down to communication once again. Sit down together and work out a budget where you both are happy. If you can not afford to buy a new boat and a new car, decide which is what you both want. Do you really need a new car or do you just not want to spend money on a boat? Talk about why you both feel way you do and compromise.
Never having time to spend with each other because of work, children and normal every day life is another problem that causes couples to drift away from each other. This can be changed by planning just a few stolen minutes a day. Set alarm clock an hour earlier once a week, so you both can spend an entire hour together before you have to get up and start your day. Ask a family member to watch children and take a weekend off. Take a short trip and enjoy each others company. Call in sick one day and spend entire day at home while children are in school.
Any problem can be overcome to keep your relationship going strong just like when you first met, but it will take some work.
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