What expectations stop a relationship from lasting long term?

“Relationships shouldn’t be this hard.”

Expectations such as this put pressure on any relationship.

Even the most romantic couple will have to put work into their relationship.

Two people from two entirely different family systems cannot expect their relationship to just happen.

Every relationship has conflict to some degree but the difference is how two people navigate through that conflict and if they come out of conflict as best friends and lovers.

Every relationship takes compromise and working through issues together as a partnership.

“I should always feel in love with my partner.”

This is another unhealthy expectation put on a relationship.

Life issues will add to the pressure of a relationship.

To keep that “in love” feeling alive, each partner needs to put work into the relationship such as date nights, supporting and encouraging your partner, compromising, respecting boundaries, validating, affection and romance on a day-to-day basis.

Doing these things contribute to keeping the “in love” feeling alive because it stops selfishness, keeping two people connected.

If you are struggling in these areas and would like to renew your feelings for each other, click on the link below for a booking today.