Relationships are hard — especially when\u00a0conflicts arise and you have\u00a0to either forgive and forget or completely end the relationship. And when it comes down to it, open communication is the best way\u00a0partners can\u00a0come to resolutions with one another.<\/p>\n
You want to love and be loved in a relationship and if there outside factors are\u00a0deterring you or your partner from doing that, it’s time to reevaluate.\u00a0Below\u00a0are a few relationship issues\u00a0you shouldn’t let slide:<\/p>\n
Doesn’t Introduce You to Their Friends<\/strong> Cheating<\/strong> Dismissive of Your Feelings<\/strong> They Only Do Things They Want To<\/strong> They’re Rude to Your Family<\/strong> They Never Make You Feel Special<\/strong> Your Partner Doesn’t Respect You<\/strong> They Don’t Have Other Friends<\/strong> They Flirt with Other People in Front of You<\/strong>
\nWe all know how important our friends<\/a> are in our lives. And if your partner isn’t telling you about them or bringing you around them, this is a red flag! Your partner should be wanting to show you off and introducing\u00a0you to important people in his\u00a0life\u00a0because you’re important, too.<\/p>\n
\nThis\u00a0isn’t limited to just\u00a0hooking up with someone else. If your partner is emotionally cheating on you, this is also an issue! It’s not OK for your partner to text or call other people and feel some type of way with them. You want someone to be committed to you and only you.<\/p>\n
\nYou should be able to approach your partner comfortably to discuss any issues that are\u00a0bothering you, especially if it’s about your relationship.\u00a0Communication is essential to a healthy and long lasting relationship. \u00a0This goes for things including your political, religious or just personal views.<\/p>\n
\nYour partner should be willing to compromise and do things for you whether it be going to your aunt’s brunch or attending their coworker’s wedding.\u00a0If they’re hesitant to do so but expect you to go above and beyond, it’s time to reevaluate your relationship.<\/p>\n
\nMeeting your partner’s family and vice versa\u00a0is already\u00a0stressful. If your honey comes over to meet your folks and they’re rude to your parents, don’t respect the house rules, and just seem disinterested in getting to know them, it’s time to let them go. Don’t let someone who can’t even respect your family be part of your life.<\/p>\n
\nNo, we don’t mean you need\u00a0to be \u00a0constantly showered with gifts and compliments. But if your partner never gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling<\/a> then that’s a bad sign. You’re a catch and\u00a0your partner should always remind you that you’re loved and cared for.<\/p>\n
\nYou need someone to back you up, support you in tough situations, and agree on give and take.\u00a0Especially when it comes to topics you both disagree on, they need to (at the very least) respect your opinions and understand that you both can have different perspectives.<\/p>\n
\nIt’s just you and your partner, and\u00a0they expect you to hang out with them all the time. If your partner doesn’t have friends, it’s not a very good sign — especially if they ditched their buds since you started dating. Having separate lives from each other is just as important as finding time to spend time with one another.<\/p>\n
\nIf you’re at a party and they spend more time eyeing a person they just met than talking with you, it’s a problem.\u00a0There’s a big difference between being social with someone and flirting<\/a>\u00a0with someone. Tell your partner if their interactions with someone else is making you uncomfortable. They should be\u00a0willing to fix the problem immediately, and if not, it’s time to say “boy, bye.”<\/p>\n