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Relationship

Okay, you think you've finally found "the one." The first few months of the relationship are all sunshine and roses, and you don't have a lot of problems. You're still in sort of a "honeymoon" period. But that wears off as you get to know one another better and see each other's flaws. Relationship problems do arise--so be prepared.

Common Relationship Problems

Common Relationship Problem #1: She wants to get married, he doesn't.

This is probably one of the most common issues in a relationship, particularly if it's long term. Many women handle it by giving a guy an ultimatum, or by getting pregnant. But ladies, do you really want to spend the rest of your life knowing that your husband didn't marry you because he really wanted to? Or is this the way you really intended to have kids? Logical advice dictates that each person expresses his or her opinions on the marriage issue when it arises, and if one wants to get married eventually and the other doesn't, it's time to break up. Not as an ultimatum, but rather so you can pursue other people with the same interests. Okay, that's easier said than done. Here you are with this person you love and care about deeply, and you don't want to lose them. Yet, you have different interests. For some women, the pain is too much to bear, so they stay with the man. This tells him he's won, and you'll never get what you want from him. You have to face the reality that you might not ever get what you want from him anyway (marriage) so you have to ask yourself if it's okay with you to forgo your dreams to make him happy. Or, is being with him enough to make you happy without marriage?

Common Relationship Problem #2: Lack of emotional support.

When you have a bad day at work, you want to tell your partner about it and feel like he or she is listening and supports any decisions you might make. You'd probably appreciate some advice, too. Be willing to listen to each other and be honest when offering advice or support. But be ready--you might not always hear what you want to hear.

Common Relationship Problem #3: Time with family and friends.

The first meeting of family and friends can be a nerve-wracking experience because their opinion of you could influence what your significant other thinks of you. Once you meet these people, you hope to be included in some of the outings or events. Otherwise, you might feel like they don't like you or that your significant other is embarrassed by you. This actually happened to a friend of mine, Carol. It took her boyfriend two years to invite her to do something with him and his son, or to meet his parents. It made her think he wasn't taking the relationship seriously. When he finally did introduce her, he didn't invite her to family functions, and he still didn't include her in many outings with his son. It turns out he thought the family functions would be boring for her, and he was worried about what his son would think of him dating someone besides his son's mother. He was, however, taking the relationship seriously.

Friends are easier. Most guys seem to wait for the right time to introduce a girl they are serious about to friends, especially if the friends are out of control and he's not yet sure if she would be offended by them or wonder about another side of him. They wait until they're more sure the girl has a sense of humor. So girls, not meeting his friends yet might actually be a blessing in disguise!

Advice: Communicate!

Most relationship problems can be solved through communication, understanding and compromise, but oftentimes it's difficult for one person (or both people) to express their feelings when there is a problem. Or, one or both people don't handle it well. Sometimes, one person will just blow up at the other without knowing the facts, then end up owing apologies later. Perhaps the worst way to handle relationship issues is to ignore them when they come up.

When you have an issue with the other person, wait until you're not as angry. Speaking in the moment often leaves people wishing they hadn't said some things they said. When you can both talk about things rationally and honestly, and say how certain actions make them feel, you'll have more success.

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