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Its also important to be able to recognise the difference

Its also important to be able to recognise the difference between being in an incompatible romantic relationship and having commitment issues. You may know deep down that you have some fundamental differences between you. This may be emotional, life styles, beliefs or values and in a way your both using one another as a stop-gap in case some one better comes along. Most of the fear of being open and vulnerable are not true as we can seek out solutions to any of the doubts that we may have therefore building our trust our ability to commit. In committed relationships there is plenty of room for retaining ones privacy and independence simply by opening the topic up for discussion with ones partner at the offset. Some couples enjoy sharing and are quite happy to give up some of their freedoms and feel secure and safe in the exclusivity of their relationship. Whilst others negotiate the terms and preserve their need for a certain degree of privacy. With commitment there is a trade-off, on one had we let go of our separateness and autonomy that we may have got used to. But on the other we gain, a firm foundation on which to build a future, more trust and emotional and social support which helps reduce stress and anxiety. We also have some one to watch our backs who we can rely on and provide an honest second opinion when we need help to weigh up options when making important decisions....... Next Page