Rewriting the Rules

Here's what no one tells you: You and your partner are playing by different rules. Rules you never chose. Rules you learned just by growing up in your family.

Think about it. Your partner grew up watching their parents' relationship. You grew up watching yours. Two different families. Two different sets of rules.

Now you're both expecting each other to know and follow your rules - without ever talking about them.

This silent clash of relationship rules is what pulls couples apart.

Even when they love each other deeply.