10 Things Nobody Told You About “Forever” Relationships
Great list. Liked the line "Boredom is the stealthy third party in relationships". And this:
- Talking about feelings is a trap.
Everyone who knows me knows this is one hill I will die on. While I’m all about encouraging people to talk about their feelings, I am equally devoted to the idea we should shut up sometimes.Sharing every little thought and feeling with partners is often born of insecurity, which is understandable, especially if your partner is not giving much (or any) feedback. But no-one can listen intently to all of it. It’s exhausting for them, not to mention a little boring.