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Have you ever been with someone you thought was the one,
but then the relationship somehow ended?
Do you think you might've hurt them
or damaged your bond with them without even realizing it?
Here are eight harmful behaviors that you need to avoid.
Number one, you spend too much time together.
Did you know that spending too much time with your partner
can actually be bad for your relationship?
Sometimes when you do everything together
all the time with your partner,
you may end up being pulled away
from your other important relationships,
like your friends and family.
It may even keep you from pursuing
your own goals and interests.
When you start to feel like you're losing
your individuality and independence,
you may end up blaming and resenting your partner for it.
Number two, you lack an openness to experience.
Have you ever found yourself falling
into a routine together?
Closing off from new experiences?
A lack of openness to experience can cause you
to lose all the excitement in your relationship.
When you stop trying new things
or let yourself be spontaneous and free together,
you may end up following a rigid and predictable pattern.
This may keep you and your partner from feeling fulfilled
and satisfied with your relationship.
Number three, you lack open communication.
Are you afraid to tell your partner something in fear
that they'll get angry at you?
Or do you roll your eyes and treat their honesty
with sarcasm and dismissiveness?
These are kinds of behaviors that can drive a wedge
between couples and foster secrecy, dishonesty and distrust.
When you lack the ability to openly communicate
with your partner and speak freely with them,
your relationship may take a turn for the worse.
After all, communication is key
in a healthy and enduring relationship.
Number four, you lie to keep the peace.
Have there been moments where you feel tempted to lie
to keep a fight from breaking out?
Instead of hiding or lying,
you should be able to communicate honestly with them.
A strong and loving relationship
can't be built on the foundation of lies
no matter how small or well-intentioned the lie is.
Without honesty, there can be no emotional intimacy,
and without that,
you're likely to drift apart from each other.
Number five, you run away from fights.
Did you know that it's actually quite healthy
for couples to fight from time to time.
Having conflicts shows that you and your partner
can be honest and open with each other.
When you resolve the issues in a way that doesn't hurt
or attack the other person,
then you end up strengthening your relationship.
On the other hand,
running away from conflict won't solve anything.
You may end up bottling up your negative emotions
and resenting each other in your relationship.
Number six, you act passive aggressive.
Do you sometimes avoid your partner,
tell them backhanded compliments
or give them the cold shoulder.
These are examples of passive aggressiveness,
and it's a maladaptive way of dealing with your problems
in a relationship.
If you or your partner act passive aggressive to each other
instead of confronting your issues
or being direct about your wants and needs,
it shows emotional immaturity,
and it may turn your relationship toxic.
Number seven, you nag and criticize.
Do you nag or criticize your partner a lot?
This is a way of asserting your dominance
and being unsupportive of them.
It sends them a message that you feel superior to them
and that they should always do as you say.
In a healthy relationship, you should respect your partner
and give them the freedom to make their own decisions.
Constantly nagging them,
especially about the things they enjoy,
can lead to resentment.
Number eight, you're no longer affectionate.
Do you keep that romantic spark alive?
Being neglectful of your partner's emotional needs
and not showing enough affection
is one of the quickest ways to ruin a relationship.
While it's normal for the initial excitement
and passion to dwindle over time,
it's still important to remind your partner
that you love them.
Whether it's buying gifts
or just giving them a kiss and a hug,
showing any kind of affection
is important to a relationship.
Do you relate to any of the behaviors mentioned here?
Let us know in the comments below.
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