http://www.lovedatingandromance.com/dating/relationship.html Relationship issues require work and attention. That is, to be blunt, if you want your relationship to work. en-us Tue, 02 May 2006 16:44:01 EDT Tue, 02 May 2006 16:44:01 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Relationship happiness and woes alike Get ready for both. Yes. Into every relationship, a little rain must fall. Otherwise, how will it grow? Nobody likes to argue or have disagreements in a relationship. But that's part of it. And in the end, after you've worked things out, you might find you're actually a little closer to your partner because of it. If you think about it, it's just part of a learning process. You're learning about the other person, and he or she is learning about you. Since nobody is omniscient, mistakes will be made. At times, these mistakes can initially make the other person angry. How that is handled is one way to determine whether or not relationships thrive or collapse. Handling conflicts that arise in relationships Let's say your mate does something that really upsets you and you are livid. Are you more likely to: A) Blow up at them about it right away, not taking time to get all the facts, and possibly even saying things you might later regret? Tempting as this is, is it really the best thing for your relationship? B) Wait until you've calmed down to confront them about it, but do it in a rational way without yelling, name calling, etc. The best answer, if you are interested in making this relationship work, is B. You're less likely to say things you'll regret saying later, and you're less likely to hurt the other person's feelings. After all, if your partner is someone who loves and respects you, why would he or she intentionally do something to hurt you or make you angry? Answer B is just good relationship advice. On the flip side, if your partner blows up at you for something (even if it was an honest mistake) are you going to mirror that behavior? It's okay to defend yourself, but if you're wrong, admit it. Apologize, then if the person is still mad, give him or her space to get over the offense. If you and your partner don't learn to handle conflict in your relationship in a constructive manner, you could find yourselves breaking up and heading back out into the world of dating once again. And if that happens, well, at least you have Love, Dating, and Romance to give you the advice you need for the dating scene. Dogs. Tue, 02 May 2006 16:44:01 EDT http://www.lovedatingandromance.com/dating/relationship-issues.html Relationship issues often come about, but nothing you can't handle will be thrown at you! en-us Tue, 02 May 2006 17:22:40 EDT Tue, 02 May 2006 17:22:40 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lovedatingandromance.com/dating/relationship-problems.html Relationship problems are more easily avoided, and solved, than you might think. en-us Tue, 02 May 2006 17:08:03 EDT Tue, 02 May 2006 17:08:03 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lovedatingandromance.com/dating/online-relationship.html Online relationship tips help make life easier for people such as yourself. en-us Tue, 02 May 2006 17:14:39 EDT Tue, 02 May 2006 17:14:39 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lovedatingandromance.com/dating/relationships.html Relationships need to be nurtured in order to thrive. Here are some ways to make relationships grow. en-us Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:45:19 EDT Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:45:19 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.lovedatingandromance.com/dating/relationship-advice.html Relationship advice will vary from relationship to relationship, and it depends on the people in the relationship. But there is basic relationship advice that any couple can benefit from. en-us Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:34:54 EDT Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:34:54 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0