7 Complications ๐ Even the Happiest Couples ๐ Deal with ...

Thereโs no perfect relationship and if a couple tells you theirs is, theyโre either in denial or havenโt been together long enough to discover it isnโt. Many people do have wonderful relationships but even those arenโt without complications. Theseโre 7 complications even the happiest couples deal with. Realizing everyone has issues in their relationship can help you to realize youโre not alone.
Thisโs such a simplistic observation. Itโs certainly not news. But you may not realize how very different you are. Even if you have a lot in common there can be clashes just because youโre different people. Accepting this can help minimize conflicts that occur when you try to force the other person to see things like you do.
Many couples find themselves in this dynamic. Introverts and extroverts often pair up. If youโre wondering why this may be, itโs because we each seek someone to balance us out. Finding someone whoโs our opposite is one way of balancing. Thisโs less of a complication when you accept your differences instead of fighting against them.
Speaking before thinking is something most of us do at times. The key here is to be forgiving when your partner does this and make an effort to do better next time when itโs you. Working to overcome this can help you have fewer arguments and hurt feelings in your relationship. Itโs something that doesnโt happen overnight. Conquering this takes time.
Just like one of you may be an extrovert and one of you may be an introvert, you may find this equation in your marriage. Type A personalities often marry Type B personalities. Again, itโs a matter of us subconsciously being attracted to what balances us. You can actually learn a lot from each other in these instances. A Type A can help a Type B to have more structure and organization and a Type B can help a Type A to slow down and enjoy life more.
Itโs always hurtful when this happens but itโs not uncommon. The key here is to remember that the person who doesnโt like you is outside of your relationship. They arenโt included in the intimate bond you have. Once you learn this, youโll have more confidence handling this situation. In fact, you may even find that friend or family memberโs actions humorous.
Men and women have some major differences in how they think and feel. I vastly underestimated this for years. Iโm in my 30s and only began realizing how big those differences are a few years ago. A book that helped openmy eyes to this is โFor Women Only.โ Realizing how each other thinks and feels can help you to have fewer misunderstandings in your relationship.
More than likely, you and your partner handle conflict differently. Some people prefer to talk things out immediately while others want to be left alone with their thoughts. Understanding the differences in how you and your partner handle conflict is important. After you learn this, you can work toward finding a way of handling it that works for you both. The most important thing is that you find a good strategy for conflict resolution.
Theseโre some of the complications even the happiest couples deal with. Which of these are issues in your relationship? Your comments are always welcome!