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So You Want Your Relationship To Last

  • Writer: sharmholness
    sharmholness
  • Aug 16, 2015
  • 2 min read

Human instincts aren’t always worth following. Many times the things our guts tell us to do are downright foolish. After all, the trait that sets us apart from most animals is our mental ability to decipher right from wrong. Therefore, don’t forget to use your brain before making a big decision. I’m not a relationship counselor but if you want your relationship to last, here’s a list of things you need to avoid.

It’s natural to have crushes and be attracted to others. You’ll probably even have the urge to get involved with another man/woman. However, you have to fight past that temptation if you want to remain loyal to your partner. There’s nothing wrong with finding others attractive, as long as you never act on those feelings.

We all have a self-preservation instinct. That’s why we can sometimes seem selfish, like we only care about ourselves. However, when you’re in a relationship, you have to avoid the urge to put yourself first. Your partner’s well-being should be just as important as your own.

It doesn’t matter how sweet and innocent you are. There will come a time when your partner upsets you to the point where you’ll want to slap him or her. However, you have to resist that urge if you want him or her to stay in your life. Physical and mental abuse is not okay, whether you’re a male or a female.

It’s okay to be scared of entering a serious relationship. However, you can’t run as soon as you two get close. You shouldn’t run after your first real fight, either. The only way that you’ll end up in a long-lasting relationship is if you resist the urge to leave when things get intense.

Quit lying! Lying will only complicate the relationship and betray the trust. If you love your spouse, there’s no need to lie…it’s not worth it. You need to be honest with your spouse, even when you know it’ll get you in trouble.

If your partner agrees to be the breadwinner of the house and pay your bills, it’ll be hard to resist the offer. However, you shouldn’t let your spouse take care of all your needs. Be reminded, it’s a relationship and not a job. You need to take responsibility for yourself instead of allowing yourself to be lazy.

I am the Laydee Sharmz saying there’s nothing wrong with these thoughts crossing your mind, because they happen to everyone.

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