hART Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Hi everyone! It seems like every relationship I have ends because of something I could have controlled. I wonder if anyone can clarify or better give examples of what it means to be: 1. Respectful 2. have common courtesy 3. have good communication (should it be direct or implied?) 4. be trustworthy 5. being affectionate (more specifically how a affectionate a woman should be towards a man) 6. compatibility (should it be someone like you or someone with similar beliefs & interests, but a dissimilar personality) I'll start with an example: If I live with my boyfriend, giving him a hug and a kiss when I get home. Being trustworthy means not lying about anything, even when it might hurt the person on first (like say you cheated and then realizing it is a sign the relationship isn't working and saying something about it, unless of course it was just a mistake). My last boyfriend was like this, except when he panicked and I appreciated it. Communication means talking about something as soon as it upsets you a little, not waiting until is bothers you so much you want to scream. I found this out the hard way a couple of times, especially in sexual harassment cases. It seems direct and clear works in most cases. My big failure is respect, because I was born to non-disciplinary/ absent parents. Anything helps, even if you think it is common sense. Thank you!
Francesca101 Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 "Respect" - to me this would mean honesty, trustworthiness, and treating your partner with the same courtesy and consideration that you would give to a close friend
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