One rule to staying happy in your relationship is not to give them the responsibility of making you happy all the time. Only you should have the power to do that.
One of the examples of unrealistic expectations in relationships is that being married or in a relationship does not give you a free card of doing whatever you want around your partner.
It is an absolute necessity to spend some quality time alone with yourself, your friends, and your community away from your partner.
The entire concept of one’s significant another being ‘BAE’(before anyone else) is ridiculous and far-fetched. Your “bae” has had a life before you.
Of course, you may want to enjoy that romantic anxiety after seeing your sweetheart for the first time. However, they might not look as attractive after a long day at work or after a heavy workout.
Sure, romance can make you feel lovely; however, expecting your partner to always turn their romantic side “on” can create a messy situation.
Even when you genuinely love each other, expecting your partner to always agree with you and support all your decisions can burden them immensely.
Unlike the ones on TV, real relationships are not scripted where everything seems happy and carefree. There might be some difficult times when you must stand hand in hand to survive.
It is quite irrational to assume your partner always apologizes first without even considering the nature of the disagreement, as this shows you have unfair or high expectations in relationships.
Instead of engaging with one another, couples often turn to their cell phones, leading to a decline in physical intimacy and dissatisfaction in the relationship.