Relations habit to dump away

NewDawnTz · 2011-05-13T07:22:38+00:00

Ndugu wana-JF-MMU ......... Katika pita pita zangu huko mitaani nimekutana na post hii toka kwa wataalamu wa ma-lovey dovey na nimependa niiweke hapa tuipate wote...........................For me it is quite useful to cement our relations Enjoy OK, so you used to be married and now youre not. You may be out there happily dating, but are the habits from your wedded days dogging you? Consider the fact that when youre married, you have the luxury of a long, indefinite til death do us part future in which to settle into a comfortable routine or slowly work through issues with your spouse. On a date, though, everything happens in accelerated time, with equally accelerated consequences. An indelicate remark on your first rendezvous may forever put the kibosh on a second. In fact, there are five key behaviors left over from your married days that can wreak havoc on your current romantic forays. We asked Marty Friedman, author of Straight Talk for Men About Marriage, to discuss how to recognize and get rid of these bad habits so your love life can prosper. Bad Habit #1: Never ending your arguments. One of the dubious perks of being married, Friedman says, is being able to stomp out of the room, cool yourself down, and bring up the issue again a few days or weeks later or let it fester forever. While having a knock-down, drag-out argument with someone youve just started dating isnt exactly a good sign, you dont want to fall into the trap of thinking, If I ignore the problem, itll just go away. That just wont cut it when youre dating. Tactic to try: The challenge now, says Friedman, is to hang in there and keep the lines of communication open. You want to work through the issue, not allow it to linger. Bad Habit #2: Letting yourself go. When two people are married for a long time, they stop trying to impress each other thus fueling the market for dumpy sweatshirts, socks with sandals, and New York Yankees baseball caps. This may be fine for a lazy evening at home, but its a sure-fire date repellent, according to Friedman. Its easy to say, I just want someone who likes me for who I am, but truthfully, the way humans operate is to feel more comfortable with and attracted to someone who cares enough about appearance to look presentable. Tactic to try: Simply put, make an effort. There is such a thing as dressing up, and its worth trying when wooing someone. Bad Habit #3: Under-communicating your needs. Most married couples have the ability to read each others minds: to intuit, from an imperceptibly cocked eyebrow or a slightly fluttery tone of voice, that now may not be the best time to admit to spending juniors college fund on a 72-inch plasma TV. Unless your date is a professional poker player, dont expect her to interpret your tics and grimaces as a request for a nice glass of iced tea. Tactic to try: You need to state your needs and feelings out loud, in a responsible way, Friedman says. The good news is, by speaking up you can help shape how your new partner treats you. Bad Habit #4: Sniping instead of talking. The only time youre allowed to treat constant bickering as a form of affection is when youre both at least 75 and celebrating your golden wedding anniversary. Tactic to try: Instead of criticizing your new partner, Friedman says, you should make an effort to request what you need in a specific, caring way. For example: instead of shouting Youre always late for everything, you can say gently, This Saturday night, it would really mean a lot to me if you showed up on time or even a few minutes early. Bad Habit #5: Not saying thank you. Common courtesy is one of the first casualties of an unsuccessful marriage and even thriving couples can occasionally say things to each other that would make Emily Post blanch. Tactic to try: You should start your new relationship on a solid foundation of gratitude and appreciation, right from the beginning, Friedman says. Be thankful for the little things... even the fact that this person is spending the evening with you. And while youre at it, go ahead say it out loud. Nimeichomoa hapa: 5 bad relationship habits to dump

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Start date May 13, 2011

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