RELATIONSHIP TIPS: Expect Ups And Downs

It’s also important to recognize that there are ups
and downs in every relationship. You won’t
always be on the same page. Sometimes one
partner may be struggling with an issue that
stresses them, such as the death of a close family
member. Other events, like job loss or severe
health problems, can affect both partners and
make it difficult to relate to each other. You
might have different ideas of managing finances
or raising children. Different people cope with
stress differently, and misunderstanding can
rapidly turn to frustration and anger.

Relationship advice for getting through
life’s ups and downs;

•Don’t take out your problems on your
partner. Life stresses can make us short
tempered. If you are coping with a lot of
stress, it might seem easier to snap at your
partner. Fighting like this might initially feel
like a release, but it slowly poisons your
relationship. Find other ways to vent your
anger and frustration.
•Some problems are bigger than both of
you. Trying to force a solution can cause
even more problems. Every person works
through problems and issues in his or her
own way. Remember that you’re a team.
Continuing to move forward together can get
you through the rough spots.
•Be open to change. Change is inevitable in
life, and it will happen whether you go with
it or fight it. Flexibility is essential to adapt to the change that is always taking place in any relationship, and it allows you to grow
together through both the good times and
the bad.
•Don’t ignore problems. Whatever
problems arise in a romantic relationship,
it’s important to face them together as a
couple. If an aspect of the relationship stops
working, don’t simply ignore it, but instead
address it with your partner. Things change,
so respond to them together as they do.