EliteSingles has found that men and woman have certain expectations from their partner; we take a look at the top five and discuss why they are so important.
Do you expect the 5 things below from your SO?
I want them to share their concerns with me- There is little point in bottling up worries and concerns, especially where your relationship is concerned. 'A problem shared is a problem halved'- it feels liberating to talk to your partner about your negative thoughts but also, they may be able to reduce your anxieties through clarification or by giving you their point of view.
I want them to include me in their plans for the future- Every couple hopes that whatever future plans their partner has will include them in some way. Perhaps not a stag do or a guy's night out, but bigger plans such as family, mortgages and marriage. Even more short term- plans for the weekend or an annual holiday- when you're a couple, events such as this should be agreed upon together and include you both as a given.
I want them to accompany me to family events- It's expected that couples appear at events together but this needs to work both ways. If only one partner socialises with their SO's friends and family and this is not reciprocated- resentment can occur. If you're expected as a pair when invited to social gatherings, then this will help with point 2.
I want them to give me freedom to do my own things- It's important to both have things you do together and apart so you always have something new to talk about. If you do everything together, your conversation will become non-existent. Given that talking is an essential part of relationship maintenance- it needs to happen and separate interests can create that dialogue.
Find time to talk everyday- It's important to have a debriefing about your respective days at work. Get that out of the way first then you can enjoy your evening together and talk about other things like future plans, thoughts and feelings. The more honest you can be with your partner- the better as this prevents resentment building and creates a strong sense of trust and a bond between you both.
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