You don’t have to agree on everything, but you do have to align values in a relationship.
Divorce sucks. My friend is going through one right now. The worst part is that he saw it coming. And he’s not the first of my friends to tell me they ignored the warning signs of an eventual breakup.
Although there isn’t a surefire way to predict which relationships will last, there are some guidelines anyone entering or in a committed relationship should be aware of. They involve having honest discussions to make sure you’re seeing eye to eye with your partner about hot-button issues.
You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: Why Values In a Relationship Are What Make It Last (Or Not) https://www.nirandfar.com/values-in-a-relationship/
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