Conflict is a way of coming to a meaningful understanding with one another that can benefit both of you. The key to this is making sure you’re communicating.
We often think of conflict as a base negative, but this is a huge misunderstanding. There is unhealthy conflict. But conflict can be healthy, too. It’s a sign of trust and communication in relationships. You might have heard couples brag about never fighting. The fact is, this is a major red flag.
It’s important to talk about sex. Regardless of whether you’ve just gotten together or been together for 10 years. It’s still important to talk about it. Communication is the number one thing that can throw a wrench into your sex life. It can also be what keeps the gears greased.
Healthy relationships sometimes involve relying on one another for support. The key differences between getting support and being codependent can be emotional, financial, or physical. Codependency is sometimes called relationship addiction—it’s an excessive need and dependency on a relationship.
There’s a stigma in psychology surrounding couples’ therapy. Too many people believe that couples’ therapy is only for couples who have gone nuclear. You don’t have to wait until you and your partner are fed up with each other to get help. Couples’ therapy is for healthy couples, too.
