A key to a great relationship is finding someone that is what you really want and need. But that is a difficult task if you are not sure who you are and what you want, and what is essential to you.
Understanding yourself will aid in making wise relationship choices. For instance, if your dream is to have a home in the country with animals and kids running around then a relationship with someone that loves city life may be challenging. Compromises will need to be made or dreams will need to be forgotten.
Knowing how strongly you feel about particular issues will enable you to decide upfront which things can be negotiated and which are absolutely vital to a successful relationship for you. Kids are always a major issue. Some people want to have kids and others do not. Even if both of you want children there are lots of decisions to be made related to how they will be raised. Religion and education will be a concern.
Basic lifestyles are another important consideration. Some people are homebodies and others love the social life. Some people eat healthy foods and exercise regularly while others do not. All of these things and much more should be considered. Decide what you are willing to compromise on and what is an absolute deal breaker.
2 comments:
Absolutely! Communication is the key here for me. As well as being self aware and knowing what you want, you need to know that your partner is not a mindreader! I've definitely taken time in my new relationship to talk about key issues so that they are clearly on the table.
Open communication is vital in a relationship! I'm glad you liked the message in the post!
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