How to Affair-Proof your Relationship | Care2 Healthy Living

In my last post, I reflected on why affairs happen.

I am no psychologist, but I?ve seen that one big factor is feeling that you?re being taken for granted. Often, one steps outside the boundaries of commitment to prove a point to oneself; to feel wanted, loved and respected.

So, I jotted down some thoughts on how to create those elements in your committed relationship, so that your partner wants to stay, not stray.

• He leaves the toothpaste tube open and the toilet seat up? Don?t bicker over small things: accept your partner?s little habits and idiosyncracies as part of who he/she is .
• Remember to say Thanks. Just because you are hitched now, ?you should not take the other person?s acts of thoughtfulness for granted. Let him know you appreciate it.
• Remember to give regular boosts to your spouse?s self-esteem. Tell him how good he looks, how well she dresses, and how wonderful you feel when you are together.
• Stop asking ?why only me,? or saying ?now it?s your turn so you do it.? Do you always want to be right, or do you want some loving?
• Don?t try to be a doormat or a martyr or the boss. A marriage or romantic relationship is different from others because it is a partnership?it works great if you meet each other half-way.

Do add your own advice and insights?there?s a lot of us out there who need Rx for rocky relationships!

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