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How To Have A Harmonious Relationship
How To Have A Harmonious Relationship: Use VideoJug's simple advice and say goodbye to those arguments and tiffs within your relationship. Find out how to embrace your differences and restore harmony to your relationship with this great guide.
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Step 1:
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Avoiding arguments
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Some arguments just aren't worth having, as you're never going to win. So never pick a fight when it concerns the following areas:
Clothes. It's your girlfriend's right to tell you how to dress, but on no account should you make unsolicited comments or criticisms about her outfits. Avoid all negative clothing references, even if she asks your opinion.
Cooking .If he wants to be the Picasso of the pots and pans, let him. Never criticise his cooking style, complain about the mess, or refuse to eat it. Better to risk a dodgy stomach then never be cooked for, or spoken to, again.
Exes. Criticising previous relationships will only make your partner defensive. As for your own past relationships, avoid making any kind of comparisons. This is almost as dangerous as shouting out the wrong name.
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The War of the Worlds
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As everyone knows, Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus. It's important to accept these differences to avoid unnecessary rows.
So, don't try and be Mr. Fix-it: When she's had a hard day at work and wants to get it off her chest, you may try and help by suggesting some solutions to her problems. Women often don't want solutions, they just want to be listened to - easy! No effort involved.
Equally, don't be Miss Chatterbox:
When he's had a hard day at work and wants to be a moody sulky nightmare, let him. He doesn't want to be probed and questioned endlessly. So leave him alone and eventually he'll come crawling out of his cave.
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Restoring harmony
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It's unrealistic to think you're never going to row, but the key is how quickly you can make it up to each other when you do. Be the bigger person, swallow your pride, and don't sulk. If you can't bear to back down to their face, write them a note or leave a surprise you know they'll find when you're not there.
Use humour to diffuse a tense atmosphere by calling yourself names. Get creative. Agree that yes you are a culinary challenged, poorly dressed Martian fool. If you're both laughing, you'll probably forget why you were upset in the first place.
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