You could have a partner who you feel is rude, impolite, difficult and just impossible to be with, and you keep getting frustrated with the the relationship because of your partner’s actions.
This could be quite a difficult experience, but with a bit more maturity and understanding, you can handle that difficult partner.
This is how you do it.
1. BE THE MATURE ONE
Bad + bad can never turn out to be good, neither can two wrongs make a right. So for that relationship to work, there has to be someone with the positive attributes, and with time your positive attributes can rub off on your difficult partner.
2. LEARN TO COMMUNICATE
Communication is very important and when it isn’t done properly, it could cause a big problem in a relationship. Even when you are in a relationship with a partner who isn’t difficult and impossible, you’d still have to learn how to communicate the right way with that partner.
Look for the right way to communicate with your impossible partner.
3. BE RESPECTFUL AND DEMAND IT IN RETURN
Respect is earned; in other words, you can only demand respect when you’ve earned it. So, show respect to that partner who’s proving difficult, and you’d most likely be respected in return.
4. NEVER STOP SHOWING HOW MUCH YOU CARE
I’ve heard people say things like “I’m not going to care anymore until…” It doesn’t work that way; love is a strong weapon and it could sometimes do a lot when it’s shown.
5. COMPROMISE
This isn’t about being the man or woman in the relationship; sometimes you just have to compromise to move forward. Try not to be dominant or strong-willed; learning to compromise will go a long way in handling that so-called difficult partner.
6. BE POSITIVE
Be positive about your partner and don’t try to see them in a negative way or direct negative words at them. Be positive about the relationship and remain positive that it will all be better.
7. APPROACH CERTAIN ISSUES POSITIVELY
When you broach a topic that usually causes problems between the two of you, try to pick a good time to talk and be positive in your approach. Also, create a friendly and positive atmosphere, and you’d be surprised at how far your relationship will go.
8. BE PATIENT
After all these have been done, your partner will most likely see some changes and respond to it, but they might not respond immediately. So you have to be patient and try to control your anger and emotions a lot, and in due time it’ll reflect in the relationship.
You might be right in your assessment that your partner is impossible, but it doesn’t mean things can’t/won’t work out if you follow the right approach.
Shawn