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Keeping Partners Happy In the Relationship

Relationship happiness challenges every couple and grows only more so the longer couples remain together. It goes beyond flowers at Valentine's Day and a sweet card on the anniversary. Knowing one's partner is critical followed closely by avoiding the temptation of self interest. Let's see some key missteps and wins in keeping partners happy. Self Happiness Temptation The person's tastes and preferences one knows the best is their own. When making decisions in a relationship, they can have a hard time putting aside what they prefer in favor of their partner. What causes these choices to be wrong? * They ask for a change the partner is not willing to make -- either because they do not want or are not ready to make. * They seek to establish a level of commitment for one's own security in the relationship. * They cast the individual in a light not fitting who they really are causing them to feel a deep discomfort. * They call into question the reason for t...