Relationship Issues: Leaving The House
Our accredited relationship expert offers professional advice on how to prevent an argument when leaving the house with your partner. Learn how to deal with these specific relationship issues and create a more harmonious environment with your partner.
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Step 1:
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The Problem
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This argument is about being late for social engagements, because one of the couple is spending too long getting ready, making you both late. A tense squabble develops about the embarrassment of being late for a social engagement.
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Step 2:
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What it's really about
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Perhaps this argument is really about your sense of being a couple, and worries about how friends and family see you and your partner.
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Step 3:
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The solution
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It is very important to nip this one in the bud. As soon as this situation occurs, phone forward, and apologise so the tension is taken out of the situation. Then try and share any feelings of concern with your partner.