WHAT UNHAPPY AND HAPPY COUPLES TEACH US
ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIPS
• Communication is a key piece of healthy relationships. Healthy couples make time to check in with one another on a regular basis. • It's important to talk about more than just parenting and maintaining the household, however. • Try to spend a few minutes each day discussing deeper or more personal subjects to stay connected to your partner over the long term.
HAPPY COUPLES SHARED THESE COMMONALITIES:
• Part ers e pressed i terest i each other’s world. • Partners were gentle during moments of conflict. • Partners took responsibility for mistakes and tried to repair negative interactions. • Partners shared a deep, strong friendship.
THE IF ONLY OF COUPLE“ DEALING WITH DIVORCE OFTEN INCLUDE:
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If only I had not used humor at the expense of my partner. If only I had not interrupted or tried to dominate my partner. If only we had not developed our own parallel lives. If only I had touched my partner affectionately more often. If only I had not allowed growing feelings of indifference toward my partner. • If only I had not tuned out my partner.
HAPPY COUPLES TIPS
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Be Honest Communication is Vital Never Take Each Other for Granted Respect Each Other’s Alo e Ti e Ad it Whe You’re Wro g or Whe The ’re Right Have Faith In Your Partner Mutual Goals are Important Leave the Past In the Past Share Some Hobbies, and Have Solo Pursuits as Well
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