The subject of relationships continuously cause havoc in real life and on social media. Relationships have resulted in the popularisation of the phrase, “it will end in tears.” Many a times it has ended in tears.
The world has watched mainstream relationships crumble unexpectedly and very abruptly. For instance, Khanyi Mbau and our homeboy Kudzi went from being #goals to Khanyi brutally ditching Kudzi and singing a song about it. Before we even got over that break up we had to experience South African based Zimbabwean model Tino Chinyani’s breakup. All in less than a month!
So of course, we have taken it upon ourselves to share tips on how to win at relationships.
TIP : Don’t be afraid to hurt your partner’s feelings…IN A NICE WAY
Before your mind starts wondering what exactly we’re trying to get at here, let us explain. You and your partner are never going to agree on everything, and that’s okay. Unless you’re brother and sister, you will definitely come from very different background and have different upbringings. So you will have conflicting opinions at times. Even siblings don’t agree at all times.
So what can you do when disagreements arise? That’s when you shouldn’t be afraid to say when something doesn’t sit well with you…IN A NICE WAY!
The purpose of such a conversation should not be to point fingers and find out who is wrong and who is right. There isn’t always a wrong and right especially since you’re two people with possibly different outlooks on life.
However, such a conversation, though difficult, can help couples establish a common ground and work towards understanding how each one in the relationship functions. If you succeed in talking things out you’re on the highway to winning at relationships.
Stay tuned for the next tip in Winning at Umjolo 101!