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Title: Difference Between Happy and Unhappy Couples - Good Review by principleskills.com


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WHAT UNHAPPY AND HAPPY COUPLES TEACH US
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ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIPS
  • Communication is a key piece of healthy
    relationships. Healthy couples make time to check
    in with one another on a regular basis.
  • It's important to talk about more than just
    parenting and maintaining the household, however.
  • Try to spend a few minutes each day discussing
    deeper or more personal subjects to stay
    connected to your partner over the long term.

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HAPPY COUPLES SHARED THESE COMMONALITIES
  • Partners expressed interest in each others
    world.
  • Partners were gentle during moments of conflict.
  • Partners took responsibility for mistakes and
    tried to repair negative interactions.
  • Partners shared a deep, strong friendship.

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THE IF ONLY OF COUPLES DEALING WITH DIVORCE
OFTEN INCLUDE
  • If only I had not used humor at the expense of my
    partner.
  • If only I had not interrupted or tried to
    dominate my partner.
  • If only we had not developed our own parallel
    lives.
  • If only I had touched my partner affectionately
    more often.
  • If only I had not allowed growing feelings of
    indifference toward my partner.
  • If only I had not tuned out my partner.

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HAPPY COUPLES TIPS
  • Be Honest
  • Communication is Vital
  • Never Take Each Other for Granted
  • Respect Each Others Alone Time
  • Admit When Youre Wrong (or When Theyre Right)
  • Have Faith In Your Partner
  • Mutual Goals are Important
  • Leave the Past In the Past
  • Share Some Hobbies, and Have Solo Pursuits as Well

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