Why do you fight with your Partner???

June 29, 2012 10:52
Why do you fight with your Partner???

A discussion, leading to a heated argument, to a patch up and more romance or a fight and a break up. this is what is a cycle of any relationship. but, have you ever thought why do you actually fight with your Partner, when you say you know him and his moves, thoughts completely???

You're not the only one struggling to sort through whether it makes sense to stay in a relationship. It's often a big step to acknowledge to others that you're having relationship troubles, so it's brave of you to write in. Hopefully, some reflection and conversation with your partner can help you decide what to do.

Have you talked with your boyfriend about the situation? It'd be helpful to know whether you're on the same page about whether you want to keep the relationship going, whether you see that there are problems, and whether you're both willing to try to make changes in your behavior to work things out.

If you're both dedicated to making changes, you might start by practicing your listening skills. Take turns listening to each other describe what's important to you in a relationship and a partner and what you value about the relationship you have. Rather than focusing on your own feelings, take time to probe and understand what the other person thinks and feels. If you practice this skill when the topic's upbeat, it may help you be more empathetic and considerate when the going gets tough.

If you can figure out what you both want from your relationship, it may be time to move on to talking about how you want your relationship to change. Conflict isn't always negative, but it's important to find healthy ways to address it. Here are some ideas:

Express your feelings, and take time to listen to the other person's. If you let frustration fester for a long time, things usually get ugly.

Be specific about what you want, and be willing to compromise.

Stick to one topic at a time-it's not fair or realistic to bombard your partner with a whole laundry list of complaints.

Avoid accusations. Instead, focus on certain actions and how they made you feel.

Including an outside person (like a counselor or mediator) might help you reconcile some of your differences or offer a neutral perspective. It's really hard to change behavior patterns in general, and probably impossible for you to change your boyfriend's behavior if he's not motivated to change himself. If you aren't both invested, it may be time to move on.

People who share intimacy also will be exposed to life situations their casual friends do not see. Most witness the front stage performances of others when out in public. When you live with someone, you also can see what's backstage. You can experience every flaw, every unwise thought, every selfish manipulative move.You can do the most unromantic thing-you share a bathroom! You can see them without make-up or at their ugliest as they wake in the morning and are exposed to smells and sights you would choose to avoid..

Making a relationship work entails compromise and sacrifice. Not everyone does this willingly. Many resent having to sleep on the side of the bed they don't like, having to eat foods they don't prefer at times they don't like, having to socialize with people they really don't care for, and the list can be almost infinite. Frustration creates anger and when this feeling isn't processed, it can be stored and the resentment grows. It can fester and be like little handfulls of dirt thrown on a fire. Over time, the fire goes out. What can be left is bitterness and animosity directed at the person across the kitchen table.

Couples have to learn how to release their resentments in constructive ways. Again, good communication and learning to fight fair is paramount. When you can hate the ones you love, learn also to forgive them.

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