5. Not having enough goodwill
Even the best long-term relationships have their low moments. Take your pick: disagreements, stressful life circumstances, finances, having kids, and in-laws are just a few of the things that can get between a couple. You’re not always going to feel obsessed with them. Sometimes, they might genuinely irritate you.
Physical distance only worsens these issues, and their pressure can negatively affect your love life. Therefore, having some strategies in your back pocket can be helpful.
The most important takeaways are:
- Learn how to compromise with your partner
- Lay ground rules for fighting and facing conflict that allow you to connect simultaneously
- Know that conflicts can arise due to a difference in understanding between how men and women operate