The Art of Ceding Territory

Relationships feel rewarding on some days and challenging on others. On some days, you feel you have someone with whom you can let loose. On others, you realise you cannot be yourself, lest the fight continue. Some days feel harder because, no matter what you do, the argument refuses to end. So, most people accept that you have to be a little fake to survive a relationship. They start hiding their true feelings from their significant other. They become agreeable to avoid fights, making sure that everything at home remains cordial. Eventually, they become liars to the very people with whom they were supposed to be transparent. The problem isn’t lying or pretending. The problem lies in the inability to see things from the other side of the table. The obvious advice is to be transparent about your feelings with your partner. Tell them what bothers you and why. Tell them what you expect from them. That is the easy part. The hard part is remembering that they, too, have similar…