Bad Habits to Avoid in a Relationship

BAD HABITS TO AVOID IN A RELATIONSHIP When you have legitimate concerns, don't hide them. When your partner has honest concerns, Making important decisions without Avoid blaming and nitpicking. This will usually compound problems, rather than solve them. your spouse can cause contention and weaken Keeping these feelings bottled up could build don't become defensive or escalate the situation. resentment toward Instead, listen. emotional intimacy. your partner. COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY. - Theodore Roosevelt The in-laws may not be your best friends, but don't constantly criticize the people that raised your Selfishness is the root of many marital problems. Be attentive to your Holding grudges is poison to a relationship. Be willing to forgive and forget. Don't compare your relationship to those of others-especially since you can't see the whole picture. partner's wants and needs. spouse! http://www.swintoncounseling.com/ Swinton & Associates http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-16162/3-habits-you-should-avoid-in-your-relationship.html http://www.rd.com/slideshows/8-marriagebusters-to-give-up-today/view-all Counseling http://greatist.com/happiness/20-bad-habits-could-hurt-your-relationship