People get jealous over a pet(s)? Really?
- don't compare your partner to your ex, or vice versa. everyone is different. and if by god you do, DON'T say it to them. whether good or bad, no one likes hearing comparisons. we don't want to know your ex crosses your mind. at least i don't. some people might not have a problem with it, but i have a big problem with it.
- don't go to bed angry (i mean it!)
- don't offer advice unless asked. sometimes your partner just needs to vent it out.
- don't violate privacy.
- don't forget special occasions (even if they're not special to you, they may be to your partner)
- don't be condescending. you can comment on something without being harsh about it.
- don't use sex as a bribe or punishment
- don't try to change your partner. respect, love, appreciate and cherish them for who they are. that is, after all, why you're with them, yes?
(do communicate, compromise, and have the ability to laugh at yourselves ~ that goes a long way!)