They have been together for so many years that they are no longer like two people but one strange four-legged creature. For her, so much of their marriage is about talk: she likes to talk, he likes to listen. Without him, she has no one to whom she can address her remarks, her observations, her running commentary about life in general. Maggie OFarrell
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When it comes to relationships, there is no one-size-fits-all. Each couple has their own unique ways of interacting with each other. Sometimes, it can be fun to learn the ins and outs of another couple's relationship. When it comes to being in a relationship with your partner, you shouldn’t have any expectations of your partner.

You shouldn’t expect them to have the same feelings as you do, or behave exactly the way you would want them to. In fact, even if they were supposed to be perfect, there will always be something that you will not like about them. Everyone has flaws that they cannot hide from their partner.

Your partner will also have faults that you may have overlooked. The best thing to do if you want a happy relationship is to find out how each of you makes a difference in each other’s lives and work on what needs improvement from both sides.

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