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The Role of Compromise in Healthy Relationships
"Compromise" is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it mean? And how does it apply to your relationship?
Compromise is an art.
Compromise is a skill, and like any other skill, it can be learned.
However, it’s important to note that compromise isn’t always easy. Sometimes it may seem impossible. But that doesn’t mean you should give up trying to learn it or have unhealthy relationships just because compromising is hard for you at first! Instead of giving up on compromise altogether and living life alone or with people who don’t respect your needs (which could lead to an even worse relationship than the one where you’ve been trying to compromise), try some of these simple tips:
The art of compromise.
Compromise is an art. It’s not about giving up and settling for less than you deserve but finding a middle ground that makes both parties happy and satisfied.
Think of compromise as a two-way street: you’re not just doing things because your partner asks, but also because it makes you happy to do them. You’ll be more inclined to compromise if you understand that your partner isn’t going to stop asking/asking again/asking yet one more time until they get what they want unless you figure out how to…
