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Having a healthy relationship means that, while you have your experience, your partner
has their experience; you love, share, and learn from both of these experiences. If you
cannot reach any kind of mutual agreement, that does not mean either of you is wrong or is
to blame. You must be free to live your truth. You compromise by finding a middle
ground.

4. Approach your relationship like a learning experience.

Each relationship has important information for you to learn. A true relationship will consist
of both partners who need to contribute equally. Not only is this the only type of
relationship that will work out, but it will work out in both of your favors.

5. Tell the unarguable truth.

Be truthful to yourself and your partner. Many people are taught to lie to protect feelings,
either their own feelings or their partner's. Lies create a disconnection between you and
your partner, even if your partner never finds out about it. For any sort of relationship to
work, you need to have trust.

6. Forgive one another.

Forgiveness is a decision to let go of the past and focus on the present. It's about taking
control of your current situation. Talk about the issue and try to reach a mutual agreement
on how to handle the situation in the future. If you can't reach an agreement, that’s a bad
sign. If you learn from the past and do not repeat the same pattern, it's a good sign. It is the
only way to prevent yourself from more disappointment, anger, or resentment. Respect your
partner. When your partner tells you to leave them alone, give them time and space.

7. Review your expectations.

Try to be as clear as you can about any expectations––including acceptable and
unacceptable behavior and attitudes, especially attitudes towards money. Everybody
needs love, intimacy, affection, and affirmation.

8. Be Responsible.

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