1.Be aware of what you and your partner want for
yourselves and what you want from the
relationship.
2.Let one another know what your needs are.
3.Realize that your partner will not be able to meet
all your needs. Some of these needs will have to
be met outside of the relationship.
4.Be willing to negotiate and compromise on the
things you want from one another.
5.Do not demand that a partner change to meet all
your expectations. Work to accept the differences
between your ideal mate and the real person you
are dating.
6.Try to see things from the other's point of view.
This doesn't mean that you must agree with one
another all the time, but rather that both of you can
understand and respect each other's differences,
points of view, and separate needs.
7.Where critical differences do exist in your
expectations, needs, or opinions, try to work
honestly and sincerely to negotiate. Seek
professional help early rather than waiting until the
situation becomes critical.
8.Do your best to treat your partner in a way that
says, "I love you and trust you, and I want to work
this out." Good day. Fobs care.
