No matter how you cut it, being in a relationship is work.
That’s without even considering the daily chores that need to get done.
It’s not uncommon for one partner to have higher cleaning and household maintenance standards.
According to one survey, 80% of couples have arguments about cleaning, as perNBC News.
There are a few different reasons why this happens.
Surprisingly, it’s part of the relationship dynamic.
Partners have good traits that make us recall loving memories and negative traits that trigger our childhood wounds.
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It also gives you a chance to expand your horizons and experiences.
Whenever an opposing view is presented, a partner should always present it in a loving manner.
These are toxic behaviors, as perHerway.
Some partners resort to being passive-aggressive.
Give yourself grace and find a way to soothe yourself.
It goes without saying that you also have some quirky habits yourself.
The intent behind passive aggression isn’t always to purposely hurt you.
Often the problem is the lack of clear communication causes eruptions in the relationship.
“There is communication, and then there’s effective communication,” says Sara Nasserzadeh, as perCNN.
“Both parties need to feel heard, soothed, respected, and cared for first.”
Not everyone is equipped to handle healthy communication.
“Love is a feeling, but a healthy relationship is a skill set.
“But it isn’t enough.
That said, love combined with skills usually is enough.”
