Independence And Compromise

Problems With Significant Other? Broken Heart? Save Your Relationship Now - Even If You Think It is Too Late!

I'm all about standing your ground for what you think is best for you. I'm all about making decisions for your life and not always yielding to what your partner thinks is best. But regardless of how kick-ass and self-efficient you are about your life, when you make the decision to be in a serious relationship or marriage with another person, there are certain decisions that now have an effect on their lives as well.

That compromise includes consulting your partner about decisions that will affect him or her. This in no way makes you weak or co-dependent. Discussing things with your partner before making a decision is just the smart thing to do.

So to make sure you stay on the smart road in your relationship, read on for six things you should definitely consult your sweetie about before making a decision.

Babies

Yes, it's your body, but before you make a decision that will affect your ability to conceive, you should definitely discuss it with your partner. Whether it's starting or stopping contraception or choosing a more permanent solution like tubal ligation, your partner will has a vested interest that you need to respect.

The Leftovers

You know, I wouldn't think that my boyfriend wants to eat the last three bites of Chinese takeout from 3 days ago but the minute I throw it out? Oh man, he wants it. He wants it so badly, you would think it was golden lo mein. The bottom line: if it's not yours, always ask before throwing it away.

Key purchases

Even if you're stocked like a Rockefeller, it's usually a good bet to run it by your significant other before making any big buys (cars, houses, boats, etc).

Adding to the family

I know how tempting it is when you're picking up fish food at the pet store and the evil puppy adoption people are there, breaking your heart with those little faces. Or, you know, when you're volunteering at a refugee camp between filming movies and your life partner is hanging with the other kids and you see this orphan who just melts your heart? I know how it is. But really, don't bring home any new family members without the okay of your pre-existing family member.

Getting tattoed

Anywhere on your body that has their name in it. That's all.

Deleting the Tivo recordings

Just because you think he or she watched the most recent Curb Your Enthusiasm doesn't mean they actually have. This is a fast track to World War III, my friends.

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