3 Things That Can Affect A Relationship

No matter what kind of relationship or how far along it is, there will always be factors that may affect it. As long as you can develop a good understanding of those factors, you can much more effectively understand how to manage the relationship and work through issues that arise- which happens to everyone. In this article, we are going to take a look at just a few of the ordinary, but important things which can affect a relationship. As long as you work through your issues, appreciate each other and the following topics, you can manage your relationship effectively.  Let’s take a look.

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Assumptions
Each person in the relationship has their own assumptions, and ultimately what this means is that they have their own views, which is totally fine. However, assumptions are just that and these can sometimes damage a relationship, especially since these are essentially unexpressed demands placed on your partner/friend/family member. For that reason, it is important to make sure that you are going to express any of these which you feel cropping up for you, and that you ask the same of the other person. As long as these are clearly expressed, you can be sure that you are going to be able to master them in such a way that the relationship is better off as a result.

Cultural Expectations
Sometimes the problem is that there are cultural differences between the two individuals in a relationship, and this can lead to a number of problems which can be hard to manage if left unchecked for too long. It could be anything, such as one person having an understanding of a marriage based on what a Muslim Marriage should be, and another coming from a different route altogether. Whatever it is, it can be hard to see through these simply because they are so deeply embedded. But as usual, with constant talking it out, and making sure that the other person is aware of one’s own cultural expectations, you can be sure that you are going to be able to get past even these deeply embedded expectations.

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Lack Of Communication
What a lot of this boils down to is a lack of communication. As long as you and the other individual are speaking openly and honestly, you will find that there is not nearly quite the same level of difficulty, but if there is a lack of communication then suddenly everything becomes much more difficult. For this reason, you should aim to speak openly whenever you can, even if it is difficult. Relationships and communication work together. One does not work without the other. Bring up your thoughts and have some drinks and/or snacks over it and disucss openly your views, agreements and disagreements. We are all entitled to our opinions and our views, but in all relationship we have to talk, speak up,   and make our voices heard even if you both have to compromise. That will really make a world of difference in the long run.

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By Iconic Chica Mag Contributors