Dear Sugar,
I am in a relationship with a wonderful guy and the only problem we have is me — I cannot control my jealousy. I take every look or stare he gives another woman as a demerit to myself, leaving me wondering why I'm not good enough. I know a look is just a look, but I can't help but take it personally.
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I don’t consider myself a competitive person, but I can get pretty feisty during a round of Guitar Hero or a game of Scrabble. There’s nothing wrong with a little competition in a friendly game, but what about when it comes to a relationship. I’ve always kept my tiny competitive edge away from my significant other, but I’ve seen some couples duke it out over Monopoly or worse, their roles at work.
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At dinner with a friend, your own conversation quickly turns to that of the older couple seated at the table next to yours when you overhear them in the midst of a serious argument. Though you try to mind your own business, it’s impossible not to get caught up in the throws of their fight.
Before you know it, the husband is proceeding to berate his wife, and divorce and previous infidelities are mentioned.
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After the big day is over, I can only imagine how exhausted the bride and groom must be, and I know when I'm tired, I get cranky and easily irritated. Sure, honeymoons are all about celebrating each other and relaxing after the mayhem of planning a wedding, but being a newlywed doesn't automatically make you immune to arguments. A week in a remote destination can be a lot to handle so ladies, knowing you're only human, tell me, did you and your hubby argue on your honeymoon.
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DearSugar and Ready For a Baby Betsy need your help. Her sister is unable to have kids and is now begrudging her because she and her husband have decided to start a family of their own. Though she's trying to be sensitive to her sister's misfortune, she doesn't feel that she should be punished for moving forward in her own life.
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I don’t care how much you love someone, you’ll eventually get into some arguments. However, what you fight about really depends on your specific personality traits, pet peeves, opinions, and personal histories. Not to mention that each particular type of relationship brings along its own set of complications and circumstances.
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A recent article on CNN.com gave some helpful suggestions on how to squash workplace wars. Sure, handling interoffice disputes is easier said than done, but in my experience, I tend to get more annoyed than engage in full-blown arguments that need a mediator. Since we all spend more time with our co-workers than our loved ones, it's no wonder friction arises from time to time.
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There are certain rules we all know: Communication is key and honesty is the best policy. But sometimes, anything seems easier than fighting with your partner, including telling him a little white lie. Now I don't condone lying, but I think sometimes avoiding a confrontation with a lie is probably better than having the confrontation to begin with. But what do you think.
You've always had a hard time getting along with your parents and they've never loved any of the guys that you've brought home. It didn't bother you so much until now — You met someone who you've completely fallen in love with. He comes from a very different background than you do, and though your parents have never said anything directly, you can tell that they don't approve of him.
Earlier this week, Reuters released a study that finally gives us a good reason to let it all out. I think most of us already knew that expressing ourselves was a better idea than not, but now it turns out that it may actually help us lead a longer life. The article states:
Resentment was the real threat — and suppressing anger led to resentment.
