What Nobody Tells About Being In Long-Term Relationships

What seemed cute in the beginning of a relationship might not seem cute forever. In fact, some things your partner does may even irritate you.

With time, your perception of your partner's qualities changes but that doesn't mean that the quality of the relationships dips. In fact, you tend to mature.

Before getting into a relationship, it is natural to imagine that every single love making session is going to be spicy. But after you get into a long-term relationship, you may realise that there are phases in which you or your partner might not even have a desire for 'that'.

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On some days, you get to enjoy passionate play and on other days, you might not even get a hug! But that's okay! Long-term relationships thrive on love and bonding.

What if your partner enjoys when someone flirts with him or her? Well, you don't need to worry unless your partner goes to an extent of cheating you. In a long-term relationship, couples tend to develop an understanding between them.

Minor things will not make them insecure. They know what's temporary and what's permanent.

You will realise that relationships can't thrive until you learn the art of forgiving each other's mistakes. If you are too sensitive or rigid, long term relationships can't survive.

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If you have the habit of noting down all the mistakes done by your partner, in order to confront him or her then you are destroying your relationship with your own hands.

Sometimes, you may easily get hurt when your partner is rude to you. Or your partner may feel irritated by your actions.

Such things do happen and that's okay. You will learn to put them aside and move ahead once you are in long term relationship. Being lovey-dovey all the time is impossible. You tend to value the big picture instead of looking at the small details.

When you are new to someone, you tend to sugar-coat everything or pretend a lot. But you can be your real self once you are in a long-term relationship. You don't need to wear a mask when you are with a partner who has accepted you as you are. That's the best part.

Imagine this. You woke up and went straight into the washroom and found your partner there answering nature's calls. Or your partner may realise that the flush is isn't working and may ask you to fetch a bucket of water. Such things are common between couples. When two people get used to each other, they take liberty.

When you are new to someone, you might wonder whether your relationship heads to a breakup after a big argument. But when you are in a long term relationship, you know that you will be together even after an ugly fight! In fact, when you are close to someone, even harsh words once in a while may not disturb you.

When you are new to someone, you may feel heart-broken or ignored when your partner demands for some 'me time'. But in long-term relationships, couples do give each other some space to breathe some fresh air. There's nothing wrong in taking a small break from any relationship in order to gain new insights.

Expressing love never gets outdated or become old fashioned. So, even in long term relationships which last for decades couples say "I love you' to each other. And nobody would feel bored to utter those lines or listen to those lines. In fact, that's why long-term relationships are powerful and long- lasting!