Have you seen the movie with Meryll Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin? Wow, things really can get complicated in a relationship. But the good news, it doesn't have to be that way.
Let's keep it simple. Relationships don't have to be complicated. Tenets like love, respect and honesty are the framework of any good relationship. Communicate open and honestly, without game playing - and you're well on your way to a non-complicated relationship.
However...(the scene darkens and the music changes to a minor key).
Dishonesty, manipulation, game playing, cheating, anger (and countless other negative influences) add baggage and layers of muck that we need to sift through in order see what's real. When you have to decipher whether your partner's statements are truthful or not - it gets complicated. When you act a certain way in order to control how your partner acts or lives - it gets complicated.
The bad news is, unlike your PC, you can't just reboot your relationship and have it be instantly better. Relationship repair is more akin to skiing uphill. It's a lot of work, and a lot harder to get back up, once you've slid down.
Keep it simple.
Stay in touch -
Mark
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