Tosin Olayinka
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Teacher

What is compromise in relationships? How much should it be made?

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Compromise simply means giving up something to gain a level of understanding with your partner. Compromise means coming together and finding a solution that works for both parties. it shows that the relationship itself is more important than always being “right” or always wanting things to go your way. Everyone is unique, so it makes sense that two people coming together will always have problems. It’s a normal part of healthy relationships. For relationships to work, compromise is a non-negotiable part of love and is essential in every relationship.

Compromise is great in little doses, often necessary to defuse some raw aspects of a well-functioning relationship. Helping your partner run errands won’t harm . These compromises do not threaten our deepest needs, wants, and desires – the reasons we entered a relationship in the first place.

It’s when we start to compromise the core of who we are that the cracks in the foundation of the relationship start to appear. How to tell if you have given too much? If you feel that every decision is missing something important, if your thinking is vague, please pay attention to your body language. You may think that you are okay with the results, but cringing, not breathing enough, or becoming tense are the opposite signs, and you often ignore this.

When your partner makes a request or a compromise, ask yourself: can you be proud of this change? Can you learn by trying it? Does this match your personal values? Are they ready for a similar type of change? If you answered mostly yes to the latter, the request seems quite feasible.

Ultimately, if you feel good about yourself, your partner, and your relationship, you are probably able to compromise. But if you find yourself and your self-esteem isn’t good , ask yourself if you are compromising too much – you may just have to reconsider what’s going on in your relationship. Maintaining a relationship in which you always compromise and uncompromising on the main things will make you both unhappy. You will feel dissatisfied, sad, and empty. it is best to let it go. Sometimes giving up is better than sticking to an unhealthy and toxic relationship.

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