Are you amazed that someone you love can actually have such different opinions or expectations? You probably don’t let this bother all of the time. Yet sometimes you get polarized as you fight over control, who gets to make decisions, or even whether you are appreciated for things that matter to you.
All couple experience enormous differences in their relationship. Mature couples simply know when to deal with these differences, how to talk about them and how to appreciate the other’s point of view.
Many times compromises and win-win solutions can be found. Other times you need to step back and really hear why the other’s preferences mean so much to them. As you get curious about this question, you will often find yourself much more willing to negotiate something that works for both of you.
