Many people view jealousy as strictly a negative thing, but it isn’t. There is a healthy level of jealousy that can vastly improve a relationship. It can be very difficult to know where to draw the line between healthy jealousy, and the type of jealousy that is really mistrust, but it is possible.
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Most people view relationships as a 50/50 split of responsibilities. Nothing could be further from the truth. If this were true, it would mean that each partner in the relationship is only giving a half-ass effort. The truth is, it takes each partner giving 100% to the relationship to make it work…The 200% Rule.
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Sex is like air…it doesn’t seem that important, until you’re not getting any. Sex is good. In fact, it’s really good. Sex is one of the most basic human needs. It is one of our basic desires, like hunger and the need for sleep. Sex was made to feel good to ensure the proliferation of the human race. That doesn’t mean that the only reason people have sex is to procreate. Sex can also be very enjoyable, and is a very important part of a relationship.
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Also often referred to as “showstoppers,” dealbreakers are events or actions that signify a breakdown in the fabric of the relationship. Why am I including this in a book on successful relationships? It is as important to know what types of things can sink a relationship as it is to know the types of things that can keep it afloat.
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Often times, when a relationship ends, one or the other will ask the other if “we can still be friends.” More times than not, it doesn’t end up that way. The reason for this is that these two people were never friends in the first place. Friends make the best lovers, and this will become even more obvious when times get tough in a relationship.
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