Arguments - Do you aplogize when you know you're not wrong?
No. But I've learned to say things I mean, like "I'm sorry that you feel hurt."
Attraction - Do you deny that someone or something else caught your eye for a just moment when asked?
No. If someone asks, I respect their apparent judgement that they can handle the answer. And if they can't handle the answer, I would rather know, so I can better assess whether that is someone I want to be with in the long run.
Sexual Satisfaction - Do you fake it or are you honest?
I would never, ever fake being satisfied. If there's a disconnect, how can it get better, without admitting it's there?
Breath/Body Odor - Do you say something or live with it?
I would gently say something like, "I really want to kiss you, but do you think you could brush your teeth?" I've learned though that when a person's kid smells really bad or has wretched breath, it's best to keep it to yourself.
Friends - Would you tell your partner if you didn't like one their friends or just grin and bear it?
I don't do "grin and bear it" very well. If I don't like my partner's friend; I mean, he or she seems a decent sort, just not my cup of tea, I just don't hang out with them. I have my own friends and don't expect a partner's friends to be my friends or the other way around. Of course I am also flexible. If there is a special occasion, like if that friend has an important gathering my partner wants me to attend with her, of course I would do that.
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