Why do so many relationships, romantic or otherwise, begin with the thrill and excitement of great possibilities only to dwindle and fail over time? One reason that is often overlooked is an imbalance of authority and control in the relationship. Or, put in simpler terms - insecurity and neediness. Needy people are often clingy, controlling, possessive, jealous and demanding. Other, more friendly terms we use to describe a needy person are ‘high-maintenance’ or ‘difficult’.

Ask anyone how important it is that they find the ‘perfect’ partner and you’ll discover that most will say they are looking for compatibility - not perfection - someone who accepts them for who they are and not who they wanted them to be. And although compatibility can be assessed, it is ultimately determined by each individual. So are we looking for compatibility - or perfection?

Perfection is an undefinable characteristic because it is relative. The perfect person to me may be completely unacceptable to you. And as we age our expectations change so that the ‘perfect’ person either needs to change along with our needs or they will no longer fit the bill.

When meeting someone for the first time, we intuitively size each other up by the words that we say, our manners and body language. Although it’s not always easy to be ourselves around somebody new, honesty is key to creating a strong foundation for love and happiness. Whether you’re on a first date or in an established long-term relationship, be yourself. Be upfront and honest about your feelings and emotions. People appreciate straight talk — so just say it!

Relationship experts spend a huge amount of time focusing on building and improving people’s communication skills because they’re directly tied to relationship success — or failure. Incorporating verbiage into your conversation that would impress an academic in an attempt to display your great mental capacity, is, as this sentence plainly shows, BORING! There’s more to good communication than an extensive vocabulary.

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