When your partner upsets you and hurts your feelings, do you play the victim and demand apologies, attention, gifts, and sympathy for days (or weeks) on end?
I know it’s satisfying to play the victim, but it’s not something you should do in a healthy relationship.
If you truly need time and apologies, that’s one thing. But otherwise, you need to talk things out, look for solutions, resolve issues, and make a plan to avoid similar issues in the future. It’s not easy, but it’s what you do if you want your relationship to last.
6. Keeping Secrets
If the words “don’t tell my partner” come out of your mouth when you go out, go shopping, or just in general, you’re sabotaging your relationship. Unless, of course, you’re talking about a surprise birthday party.
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Sneakiness and secrets are forms of dishonesty. They can be viewed as betrayal. What’s worse, they break down trust.
And no trust means no long-lasting, happy relationship. Keep your secret-keeping to a minimum. If you can’t be honest about your spending or your free time, then you’re probably not with the right person anyway.
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