People often silence themselves, or "agree to disagree" without fully exploring the actual nature of the disagreement, for the sake of protecting a relationship and maintaining connection. But when we avoid certain conversations, and never fully learn how the other person feels about all of the issues, we sometimes end up making assumptions that not only perpetuate but deepen misunderstandings, and that can generate resentment. Anonymous
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If you have a lot of issues with your partner, and your partner does not want to discuss those, you will never be able to understand each other. You will always be unknowingly thinking about things that you do not know and you will be constantly complaining, comparing and blaming each other. The relationship will never improve. Instead of avoiding those conversations, try to have the courage to talk about the issues that bother you.

Source: Braving The Wilderness: The Quest For True Belonging And The Courage To Stand Alone

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