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4. Jealousy
Jealousy is hard to talk about, but it can play a role in any strong
relationship.
Seeing your partner interact with a co-worker might make you feel unsure
of his feelings or stir up your own feelings of insecurity.
Hearing about how much you love your job and how successful you’ve
been there might make your partner feel a little jealous. Both halves of
every couple likely feel a little uncertain of themself at times.
Reaffirming the love and respect you have for each other can help put you
both at ease.
5. Miscommunication
Miscommunications can pop up often when you both have a lot on your
plate.
In the aftermath of a miscommunication you might feel hurt. An
expectation you had was not met; you might wonder if your partner is
really listening.
Sometimes you hear something differently than what was really said, or
your words come out in a way you didn’t mean.
Just relax and put your feelings aside and truly listen to what your partner
is talking about, if you don’t understand ask question.
Assumption is the lowest level of knowledge.
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