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crucial to working with your partner to find solutions that create harmony, and a
comfortable middle ground for you to negotiate, without being afraid that you will not be
heard and misunderstood.

Don’t stop communicating about an issue unless you have another plan to address what you
feel. It takes time to find the right fit for you and your partner. Friction is going to happen at
one point or another. Expect it and be ready for it. When an issue arises, address it openly,
lovingly, and honestly to the best of your ability. Sometimes you can’t but know that your
ability to do so is directly connected to having an intimate understanding of yourself.
Always remember how important the need for transparency is to build a healthy
relationship. Knowing this helps understand how important effectively articulating your
needs to each other and getting feedback from one another is. This helps bring out the
differences that may be causing the problem(s) so that you can resolve them in the present,
so they won’t rear their head down the road.

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