Common Relationship Mistakes To Avoid
Date Ideas | December 12, 2016
Mistakes are inevitable in relationships. In fact, many of these mistakes are actually very common. However, they can lead to an unhealthy relationship and even cause your relationship to end entirely if you do not address them. Here are some of the most common relationship mistakes so that you can hopefully avoid them in the future.
- Failing To Communicate
This is a relationship mistake to avoid for all couples, but it can be particularly acute for gay men who are traditionally taught not to express their feelings, or that there is a certain kind of shame in doing so. Failing to communicate in all aspects of your relationship, both emotionally and physically, can lead to a variety of relationship issues, including resentment, petty arguments and annoyance. These problems build up over time and can eventually be the cause of the end of your relationship. Not only do you need to ensure that you are communicating with your partner if you need something from him or her, but you also need to listen to your partner, too.
- Not Allowing Yourself To Be Vulnerable
Many people are afraid to be vulnerable — that is, to express their love or their fears to their partner, primarily out of the fear that they will end up hurt. Even worse, some people may even resort to playing games in order to test their partner’s love for them (this should be avoided at all costs). Further, by preventing yourself from being vulnerable, even on a subconscious level, you are stopping your relationship from soaring to new heights. Never stop yourself from expressing your love, your fears and your thoughts to your partner.
- Taking Your Partner For Granted
Over time, especially for couples that have been dating for some time, it becomes normal to take your partner for granted. For example, you may stop doing little things that you used to do for them, such as packing their lunch. However, this can make your partner feel uncared for and even unloved. Taking a little bit of time to show affection or interest in your partner can make him or her feel appreciated again. Of course, the other side of this is that you also become too much interest. There is a balance to be had on either side of the coin.
- Abandoning The Relationship Too Early: Not Fighting For It
Sometimes, it can be easy to have a grass is always greener kind of mentality when it comes to relationships. This kind of thinking can arise for a variety of reasons, including the fact that you and your partner may be having a rough patch and you simply think that it is easier to just leave. Regardless of the reason, the mistake is not fighting through these problems and abandoning the relationship. Remember that all relationships are never easy! Try thinking of your relationship troubles as a chance for you to grow individually and for your relationship to get stronger because of it.
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