Hard Truths about Relationships Both Partners Should Realize ...

By Neecey

Hard Truths about Relationships Both Partners Should Realize ...

The world would be a magical place if we all found love and it was romance and roses and we all lived happily ever after. However, the world of Disney only exists in fairytales and in real life love is exquisitely joyful and excruciatingly painful and everything in between. And we have to accept the hard truths of relationships in order to be successful at them.

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You Might Always Love Each Other, but There Will Definitely Be Times when You do Not like Each Other!

You Might Always Love Each Other, but There Will Definitely Be Times when You do Not like Each Other!

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Similarly, You May Not Always Find Them Attractive Every Single Second of Every Single Day

Similarly, You May Not Always Find Them Attractive Every Single Second of Every Single Day

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You Will Definitely Feel Irritated by the Smallest Things at One Point or Another

You Will Definitely Feel Irritated by the Smallest Things at One Point or Another

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You Will Find That You do Not Always Miss Them when They Have Gone Away for a Period

You Will Find That You do Not Always Miss Them when They Have Gone Away for a Period

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You Will Definitely Feel Some Degree of Boredom at Least a Few Times, but That’s Natural

You Will Definitely Feel Some Degree of Boredom at Least a Few Times, but That’s Natural

Famous Quotes

To give oneself earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.

Confucius
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You Will, at Least Once, Find Yourself Wondering if the Grass is Greener on the Other Side

You Will, at Least Once, Find Yourself Wondering if the Grass is Greener on the Other Side

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Even Though You Are Together, You May Find That You Experience Periods of Loneliness

Even Though You Are Together, You May Find That You Experience Periods of Loneliness

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Your Partner is Not a Carbon Copy of Yourself, so Be Prepared for Fundamental Differences

Your Partner is Not a Carbon Copy of Yourself, so Be Prepared for Fundamental Differences

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Your Heart is Fragile, and It Will Open and Close without Warning during the Relationship

Your Heart is Fragile, and It Will Open and Close without Warning during the Relationship

UPD:

Love is a dynamic journey with its highs and lows. Just like the unpredictable weather, your heart's openness to your partner can shift like seasons with little warning. It's vital to acknowledge these fluctuations as a normal part of intimacy and not a sign of faltering love. When you find your heart closing off, communicate it, be gentle with yourself, and understand that openness will return in time. The strength of your relationship is measured not by its constancy but by its resilience through these natural cycles.

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Your Sex Life Might Not Always Be as Good as It is Right Now

Your Sex Life Might Not Always Be as Good as It is Right Now

UPD:

Just like the seasons ebb and flow, the passion within your intimate bonds may also experience its ups and downs. It's crucial to understand that shifts in desire and varying levels of satisfaction are entirely normal and to be expected. Over time, stress, health issues, and the natural course of a long-term relationship can alter the dynamics of your sex life. However, with open communication, mutual effort, and maybe a sprinkle of creativity, you and your partner can navigate these changes and find new ways to maintain an emotionally and physically fulfilling connection.

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And in Conjunction, You May Find That You Don’t Want to Have as Much Sex as You Used to

And in Conjunction, You May Find That You Don’t Want to Have as Much Sex as You Used to

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Being in Love but Still Being Somewhat Indifferent Can Be a Real Thing

Being in Love but Still Being Somewhat Indifferent Can Be a Real Thing

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You Will Go through Periods of Feeling Connected and the Disconnected from Your Partner

You Will Go through Periods of Feeling Connected and the Disconnected from Your Partner

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You Need to Embrace Both the Good and the Bad in Your Relationship

You Need to Embrace Both the Good and the Bad in Your Relationship

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The Feeling of Fear is a Real Part of Being in Love, so Don’t Hide from It, Confront It

The Feeling of Fear is a Real Part of Being in Love, so Don’t Hide from It, Confront It

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However, It Might Not Always Feel like True Fear, It Could Manifest in Numbness or Ambivalence

However, It Might Not Always Feel like True Fear, It Could Manifest in Numbness or Ambivalence

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The Deeper Your Love is, the Stronger the Fear Tends to Be

The Deeper Your Love is, the Stronger the Fear Tends to Be

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Similarly, the Deeper You Are in Love, the More Risks You Are Usually Willing to Take

Similarly, the Deeper You Are in Love, the More Risks You Are Usually Willing to Take

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There Will Be Times when You Are Tempted to Give It All up and Walk out

There Will Be Times when You Are Tempted to Give It All up and Walk out

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This Temptation to Leave Usually Originates from a Feeling of Disconnect to Your Partner

This Temptation to Leave Usually Originates from a Feeling of Disconnect to Your Partner

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You Will Find Yourself Wondering Why None of Your Friends Seem to Be Having the Same Relationship Struggles as You

You Will Find Yourself Wondering Why None of Your Friends Seem to Be Having the Same Relationship Struggles as You

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The More You Try to Avoid Conflict, the More Likely It is to Blow up in Your Face

The More You Try to Avoid Conflict, the More Likely It is to Blow up in Your Face

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Be Prepared for You and Your Partner to See One Another at Your Very Worst

Be Prepared for You and Your Partner to See One Another at Your Very Worst

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You Will Both Definitely Lash out and Say Things in the Heat of the Moment That You do Not Mean

You Will Both Definitely Lash out and Say Things in the Heat of the Moment That You do Not Mean

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It is Possible to Have Your Heart Broken but Still Stay Together

It is Possible to Have Your Heart Broken but Still Stay Together

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You Need to Accept That You Must Bring All of Your past in to Your Current Relationship; There is No Hiding from It

You Need to Accept That You Must Bring All of Your past in to Your Current Relationship; There is No Hiding from It

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If You Have Kids, Be Prepared to Sacrifice Some of Your Old Connection in Order to Raise Them

If You Have Kids, Be Prepared to Sacrifice Some of Your Old Connection in Order to Raise Them

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Speaking of Kids, Life is Tough when You Have Them, and All Parents Feel the Same so Don’t Feel Bad!

Speaking of Kids, Life is Tough when You Have Them, and All Parents Feel the Same so Don’t Feel Bad!

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You Will Definitely Feel Underappreciated at Times, but Please Know That You Absolutely Are Not

You Will Definitely Feel Underappreciated at Times, but Please Know That You Absolutely Are Not

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Don’t Be Stubborn, the Worst Thing That Both of You Can do is to Hold out on Apologizing, It Wastes so Much Time!

Don’t Be Stubborn, the Worst Thing That Both of You Can do is to Hold out on Apologizing, It Wastes so Much Time!

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