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Male-Female Relationships
Let's face it, men and women are VERY different. You don't need to be a genius to work that one out.
Successful relationships, however, have similar requirements and responsibilities for both partners. Developing and maintaining relationships is a life long commitment. Whatever your age, gender or experience your relationships will present you with new and demanding challenges.
Some people believe that we should automatically know how to have that 'perfect' Relationship. That it should be easy and if we can't work it out then something is wrong with us. Once we get married then everything should be all right and we don't have to worry about our relationship any longer.
There is conflict at times in every relationship that is important to us. Being able to handle conflict and deal with differences is important in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships.
People often get very emotional, and angry, when they see their partner has different values, beliefs or expectations. We all need to understand and accept that between any two people there will be differences in ideas and expectations and, at times, conflict and strong expression of feelings.
Our relationships actually become stronger if we talk about these differences. We need to find out that differences are always going to be part of the relationship and that issues might have a solution if they are discussed more.
All couples experience problems in one form or another - its part of sharing your life with another human being.
Relationships Australia has some useful online resources available at: http://www.relationships.com.au/advice/rel_advice.asp
You may also wish to talk to your doctor, or find a suitable counsellor in your area. One-on-one counselling is often also available and successful over the telephone. Relationships Australia has telephone counselling available on 1300 364 277. Try our database to find a counsellor close to your home.
Adapted with kind permission of Relationships Australia
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