I’m a big fan of zenhabits.net and today’s post: The Seven Deadly Sins of a Relationship
… touches on a lot of the issues that I’ve learned about through trial and error over the years. As time progresses through a relationship it seems that often people can become “too comfortable” to the point where they no longer treat their relationship as if it is something truly special. This is where the openings for the following “sins” appear.
I’ll just summarize them here, but it’s a well put together post that I think does a good job of highlighting some of the big ones. Read the original post for more insight.
- Resentment.
- Jealousy.
- Unrealistic expectations.
- Not making time.
- Lack of communication.
- Not showing gratitude.
- Lack of affection.
- Bonus sin: Stubbornness.
It is also worth noting what he lists as tips for making marriage (or for that matter any intimate relationship) work:
- spend time alone together;
- appreciate each other;
- be intimate often;
- talk and share and give.
It may sound silly to people who are just starting out or have never been in a long term relationship that spans many years, but these are important basics for the rest of us to remember.
