Dating and being married takes a lot of hard work. It does not just succeed without deliberate effort from both parties to make it work.
So what are the habits that can be destructive in a relationship? See some below and avoid them at all costs.
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Blaming and Nitpicking:
This will only compound your problems instead of solving them. -
Being Defensive:
When your partner has genuine concerns, don’t’ become defensive or escalate the situation.Instead listen.
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Making important decisions without your spouse:
This will only cause contention and weaken emotional intimacy
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Bottling up feelings:
When you have legitimate concerns, don’t bottle them up.Keeping them for too long could lead to an unhealthy build up of resentment.
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Being selfish:
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Holding grudges:
Grudges are like poison in a relationship. Always forgive and forget.
- Badmouthing your in-laws They may not be your best friends but they raised your spouse!
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Don’t compare your relationship to others:
Infographic credit: Swinston & Associaes Counselling