2008 Woodie Awards
She Said: What Makes or Breaks Relationships?
Rachelle Murphy “She Said” Columnist
Issue date: 9/22/05 Section: He Said/She Said
- Page 1 of 1
Relationships are based on trust, support, and hopefully love. In relationships you experience ups and downs, and your significant other is with you through everything. What do you do if your relationship changes and you are faced with new series of challenges, all stemming from your significant other? What would be the dealbreaker of your relationship?
1. Cheating- Cheating is inexcusable. If your significant other cheats on you, there should be an automatic break up. This action just shows you that your partner does not care about your feelings. If he did, then he would not have cheated.
2. Lying- This goes along the same lines as cheating. Obviously, in order to cheat some lying has to be involved. Your partner shouldn't lie or mislead you about important things. You do not have to know everything.
3. Unavailability- Your partner is there for you no matter what. If they suddenly become M.I.A., you should have a talk with them. You are in a relationship to support and care for one another.
4. Vanity- This may seem like a shallow point. However a lot of women feel that they shouldn't wait for a man. Women want manly men; someone who can make them feel safe, not someone who spends more time in front of a mirror than a woman does.
All of these factors could potentially lead to a breakup, but the most important thing is to follow your heart.
1. Cheating- Cheating is inexcusable. If your significant other cheats on you, there should be an automatic break up. This action just shows you that your partner does not care about your feelings. If he did, then he would not have cheated.
2. Lying- This goes along the same lines as cheating. Obviously, in order to cheat some lying has to be involved. Your partner shouldn't lie or mislead you about important things. You do not have to know everything.
3. Unavailability- Your partner is there for you no matter what. If they suddenly become M.I.A., you should have a talk with them. You are in a relationship to support and care for one another.
4. Vanity- This may seem like a shallow point. However a lot of women feel that they shouldn't wait for a man. Women want manly men; someone who can make them feel safe, not someone who spends more time in front of a mirror than a woman does.
All of these factors could potentially lead to a breakup, but the most important thing is to follow your heart.