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I Would Much Rather Be Single Than Unhappily Married

Why Can’T There Be A Compromise?... Relationships:Why does it always have to be such a power struggle? Why can’t there be a compromise?
Men make compromises but so do Women and it’s easy to get caught up in those sacrifices , taking them for granted and thinking “That’s the way it should be, he or she should sacrifice for me.” Therein lies the problem. The compromises need to be somehow equal. Love means going out of your way to accommodate each other;
reassuring each other that the sacrifices are greatly appreciated.

Women are taught to go out of their way to accommodate Men and believe it or not Men are taught the same., but unfortunately at some point it becomes a contest and point of argument. “look all the things I’ve done for you, yet you have done so little for me.”

It shouldn’t be a contest. It’s not about keeping score or getting even. Men and Women need to remind each other of that.

Getting back to the idea of relationships as a never ending power struggle: some men force a woman to compete with them in the power struggle even expect it, and if the woman refuses, fails to compete, or over exceeds, than he lashes out. It’s borderline insanity.
I just wish more people understood and reflected these sentiments
Lninwa
I'm in complete agreement. I have walked away from friends who insisted on keeping score. My one friend Valerie was constantly keeping track and I finally told her I was done. So we talk at work but not any other times.
Sebastianblack · 36-40, M
what about between you and your husband. do you have power struggles? how do you work them out?

Do you see other couples having power struggles?
Lninwa
Jamie's and I really don't have power struggles . When he is away for longer than just a few
Days on business the boys are a little stand offish toward him. They are both mamas boys but don't like it when daddy leaves
Sebastianblack · 36-40, M
That is pretty amazing. I find it a bit hard to believe, but Im willing to take your word for it. I applaud you for having such.

I dont mean to pry into your marriage but Do you feel like he makes the vast majority of decisions?

Was that the understanding before you decided marry each other?

 
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