Relationship Myths And The Truths Behind Them

If you’ve had your fair share of long-
term relationships, you probably
think you know everything there is to
know about having a boyfriend or
girlfriend. However, there are many
assumptions that even the most
seasoned dating veterans will make,
and they can lead to big mistakes
that have the potential to make or
break your relationships. Here are a
few myths you might encounter and
the truths behind them:
MYTH: Happy Couples Never Argue
There’s nothing enjoyable about
getting into an argument with your
significant other, but having the
occasional disagreement doesn’t spell
doom for you and your partner. In
fact, it’s healthy for the two of you to
argue about some things – it shows
that you’re each maintaining your
independence and able to
communicate effectively. However, if
your arguments are happening every
day or are so heated that they lead to
screaming matches, you might be in
trouble. A healthy couple will have a
calm and honest discussion about
their disagreement until they reach a
compromise that satisfies both
partners.
Relationship Myths and the Truths
Behind ThemMYTH: Monogamous
Couples Don’t Need to Use Condoms
If you believe in this myth, you’re
setting yourself up for some misery.
Condoms don’t only protect against
the most common STDs, they also
prevent unwanted pregnancies. No
birth control is 100 percent reliable,
and adding an extra layer of
protection is a smart move. Not to
mention, even if you trust your
partner completely, you can never be
completely certain that at some
point, he or she won’t stray. One of
the worst ways to find out your loved
one is cheating on you is by getting
an STD, so make sure you wrap it up.
MYTH: Temptation Is Just as Bad as
Cheating
You can’t control your heart’s
desires, but you can control your
own actions. If you are in a
relationship that lasts more than a
few months, you will undoubtedly
meet someone at some point in time
who piques your romantic or s*xual
interests. It’s up to you to try and
quell these feelings or avoid this
person if you feel your emotions start
to overpower you. Just because you
have thoughts about others doesn’t
mean you’re a cheater – as long as
you don’t do anything about it.
MYTH: Men Always Want More s*x
than Women
You’ll hear people say that guys
always have a greater need for s*x
than their female counterparts, but
this generalization is often untrue.
Sometimes, women are more eager
for s*x than men, and other times
partners have matching libidos. More
often than not, the frequency with
which you and your partner get down
and dirty will fluctuate, and you
shouldn’t beat yourselves up if you
find that you’re having s*x less often
at certain times. As long as you are
both communicating about why your
s*x life is ebbing, you shouldn’t have
too much to worry about.