1.
Be aware of what you and
your partner want for yourselves and what you want from the relationship.
2.
Let one another know
what your needs are.
3.
Realize that your
partner will not be able to meet all your needs.
4.
Be willing to negotiate
and compromise on the things you want from one another.
5.
Do not demand that a
partner change to meet all your expectations. Work to accept the differences
between your ideal mate and the real person you are dating.
6.
Try to see things from
the other's point of view. This doesn't mean that you must agree with one
another all the time, but rather that both of you can understand and respect
each other's differences, points of view, and separate needs.
7.
Where critical
differences do exist in your expectations, needs, or opinions, try to work
honestly and sincerely to negotiate. Seek professional help early rather than
waiting until the situation becomes critical.
8.
Do your best to treat
your partner in a way that says, "I love you and trust you, and I want to
work this out."
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