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twinkie - > Kick Off Your Shoes And Stay A While -> Relationship Advice
Relationship Advice

I was reading an article the other day on MSN that addressed an interesting issue. Honesty.

Opening up to your partner.

Sharing EVERYTHING with them.

Not keeping ANYTHING from them.

And I was thinking to myself. Really? Everything? Because I don't think it would bring my honey and I any closer than we are if I told him his breath stinks. Or if he told me I was getting too fat. In fact, it might piss us off. And when we women ask, "Do these pants make my ass look too big?" I KNOW that YOU know what the correct answer is. LIE.

Then I read THIS ARTICLE titled Five Secrets You Should Keep From Your Partner and it made more sense to me than the first one. What do you think? Are there more things you need to keep from them? I want to add a few of my own.

6. It IS a big deal.

7. It doesn't happen to everybody.

and...

8. It IS your fault.

I stole them from Jennifer Anniston's character on Friends. haha. But seriously. Is there some things you should keep to yourself? Isn't too much information bad for relationships? What other "secrets" should you keep from your partner? Should you be completely open no matter what? Even if it might hurt their feelings?

click here to read the article then leave a comment!

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posted by twinkie on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 10:05 AM
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posted by woofwoof on May 25, 2007 at 10:45 AM
I think if he told you" No hunny,,its YOUR ASS that makes your ass look big!" That wouldnt be good:)
posted by twinkie on May 25, 2007 at 10:47 AM
I'd straight up sock him. :)
posted by Thesilenceclub on May 25, 2007 at 10:50 AM
Honesty is the only way. It might hurt at first, but it strengthens trust for the long run. You will be able to depend on the person. Little white lies seem harmless but they show your standards as far as honesty and respect for the other person.
posted by twinkie on May 25, 2007 at 11:03 AM

Did you read the five secrets from the article, though Aaron?

1. You Don't Turn Me on Right Now


2. I Flirt With Others at Work

3. I Can't Stand Your Friends

4. I Still Think About My Ex


5. I Can't Live Without You

If you read the article it gives you reasons WHY to "keep" these secrets. Some of these(actually most of them)  I don't agree with but that last one I really did. I'll post their reason for #5 here:

5. I Can't Live Without You

Why? Number one, it's not true; you can live without them. And number two, the key to a successful long-term relationship is to ensure that you've got your own life. You can say I love you, I enjoy you, I desire you, I appreciate you. You don't say I can't live without you. A partner should never feel trapped. He or she should be making a choice every day to be with you. And you, with them.

When my hubby and I first got married we used to tell each other EVERYTHING. Then little by little we learned what to keep to ourselves. And it's mostly just stuff that would hurt each other's feelings. It's unecessary, in my opinion to tell your loved one something that's going to make them feel bad about themselves.

posted by woofwoof on May 25, 2007 at 11:14 AM

1. You Don't Turn Me on Right Now

I would say that and I have at times. There are times you just don't feel like doing IT:)
2. I Flirt With Others at Work

I am a flirt,everyone knows that,,thats not going to bug someone who trusts me and knows it wouldnt go beyond just that.

3. I Can't Stand Your Friends

I cant stand some of their friends and I am sure he wouldnt stand some of mine,no biggy

4. I Still Think About My Ex

Who doesnt? its what you do abiout that ,,that matters


5. I Can't Live Without You

I can but I dont want to ,,thats my statement,,we may have hard times and good times and JUST ROCK BOTTOM TIMES,,but we will work through that.

I am honest,,
posted by twinkie on May 25, 2007 at 11:19 AM

ha. woofs.. yes you are! LOL

 

posted by Kindra79 on May 25, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Twinkie, you are throwing up your guts!
posted by woofwoof on May 25, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Thats her tasty cream filling:) YUM:)
posted by simplyuniq on May 25, 2007 at 12:25 PM

As relationship advice...  Anything we can get is helpful in improving what we have currently.  For sure there are a lot of advice that make you best than what you are already.  One thing I learned is that love doesn't know time...  There are always ways to improve and make it better...  Like...

A gesture a day:

The more I know you, the more I love you.

Love is a journey not a destination.

You are beautiful beyond words.

You will always be mine but when you're not feeling my love that day, feel free to just embrace me and tell me, YOU'RE MINE!

You are inspiration that I long for, now that I have you, I am never speechless in words.

I am still falling, still, still, still falling in love for you!

I did 10 things today at work. Work and the other 9 things were I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you and I miss you... Let's just say I didn't get work done but missing you is worth it.

If falling in love is a mistake then I don't ever want to be right.

Who cares what they say? They just jealous cause they can't have you. Now give me that kiss!

"There is 365 days in a year, 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, 60 seconds in an hour. I figure that somethings I say might be repeatitious but there's not a day I don't think of things to say to her. I sneak the gestures in her purse, a delivery pizza box, say it to her, a note on her monitor, text message, I tell my friends to tell her... I get the message to her somehow. And do I tire of it? No... Loving doesn't have to stop during courtship or fade. Each day is a different day and if you figure that each day you add to your life with the one you love makes you stronger... Expressing a gesture just compliments that your emotions towards another. It gets noticed and I have my friends pretty ticked off at me cause they often mention how come you don't do that to me. Why can't you be as sweet when we were going out before? I would laugh and so often the gestures they give is a copycat from me since I started it. I tell them that it isn't cause it is uniquely from you. The words you say isn't mine. Having a simple gesture doesn't hurt; specially if it comes from the heart. She'll appreciate ya! and vice versa... It is addictive!"

Be yourself: This is so true. People will ask you what she likes and all. Her dislikes in a guy. And really, is that the way you want to present yourself then later finds out you are different. Just like applying for a job, you are a photographer but applied for a pilot job and you presented yourself you can fly that jet. You can tell them all you want, but when it comes to flying. You are grounded... Be true to yourself and start showing who you are.

Cherish the moment: Awez, the moments. The holding hands, the first kiss, first dinner... The Valentines, Birthdays, and more... FIRST, FIRST, FIRST... Moments doesn't have to happen on an event. Her birthday was on March 1. A month early, FEB 1. I made dinner, got wine, her gift... When her birthday came she didn't expect anything. She got more and why? She will remember times that are unexpected rather than things that are routine. I'm not saying do it everyday. But make it memorable. Blind fold and take her to a place you and her had spent time together and ask what's the blindfold for? I merely say... I was blind before I found you. I wanted you feel what's that like... And when you open your eyes, you saw me. That's how I feel each time when I'm not you... You make me see things cleary. Remember this place. :-)

Discover their interests: Research, research, research. You have to keep a mental notes on things. Things she likes and dislike during a relationship. We can't remember everything... So jot it down whethere you journal, blogged it, etc. But I am sure, with years that comes, it will just be memorized. Don't stop there researching their interest. Be active in that and make it a point to make it yours. Some you'll like and some you won't. But it is the thought of you trying is what counts.

Express how you really feel: I had a hard time with this. If you move beyond this. Being open really helps a lot. Don't hate me but I need to get this out. I did this... I hate you for this. I feel like you are ignoring me. I want you. I think that dress is so tight. Hehehe. Your feelings are there for a reason. Who said love doesn't cause pains? LOVE HURTS. If it doesn't. Then what?

Create an after-the-day ritual: Kiss, a hug, ask how your day went. Problems, issues, solutions, love making. Etc. Communicate! Enough said.

Send letters of love: Have you sent a love letter? Emails and digital format is alright, but there's nothing better than actual hand written from your heart. My best is after work. I even mail it so it will come a few days later and she wonders who's the letter from... She goes back to those letters. :-x

Honesty is the best policy: DON'T LIE!

Open your heart: Not your wallet... She tires of everything you buy. She wants you not the things you give her. Stop for a second in a middle of something. Hug her. And she'll wonder, what's that about? I missed you now. And wanted to feel that love. Her response! Awez, muahs! Keep her guessin'...

Pay attention: A woman wants your attention. Not the TV, computer, or anything else. She walks in that door, drop what you're doing and just hang out around her. Your friends, distractions and all. You won't be spending the rest of your time with them. She is the most important. I stop a basketball game when I know she's around me. To give her a kiss and a hug. The guys can think what they want. Cause really. I rather feel love cause I would not want to kiss them sweaty guys.

Remain playful: There are so many things one can do. Make it fun, love doesn't have to be boring. A laughter here and there helps a lot.

Expect the unexpected: KEEP HER ON HER TOES. GUESSIN' WHAT! A surprise is better than what she is accustomed to (ROUTINES).
****From my experience, love doesn't know time. It is a verb and not a noun therefore you can always act on it. Love doesn't fade, stop, end or anything else in between. Love is what you make of it. There are a million ways to make love last. For me... I'm just going to wing it and give it all I got. There's no plans, instructions for it. There is no book about it. In a relationship. It is all about only TWO! Everything else are static... Cause when everything is gone, she will be there 'til the end. That's love. I mean LIFE!

There's no secret to relationship.  There are ups and downs, pains, healing and so on...  We will learn a lot from our partners in life and there are no better feeling dealing with life together....  Advice?  Bring it on.  There are no instructions to LOVE.  So, basically, you can go at it anyways you want...          
posted by twinkie on May 25, 2007 at 12:37 PM

simplyuniq.... great relationship advice! Thanks!

kindra, I know. I feel sick. I ate too many twinkies.

woofs, you crack me up girl!

posted by Grampsdon on May 25, 2007 at 12:59 PM
After 33 years of marriage to the same fav lady, I can honestly say that honesty is the best.  That doesn't mean that sometimes you need not say anything.  Silence can be golden.  But on the other side, if your fav looks especially pretty (handsome) vigorous, sweaty in a good way or just plain hot, tell them.  We all like strokes.
posted by simplyuniq on May 25, 2007 at 01:03 PM
awez to grampsdon...  wow 33 years and going strong.  i often go up to mature couples and asked what's your secret?  20+ years or so.  and the number one answer given is HONESTY!  Communication came next...  Perfect combo!

:-)
posted by twinkie on May 25, 2007 at 09:31 PM

we also agree that their are some truths that belong left unsaid, especially if they are petty truths that do more harm than good. A line has to be drawn somewhere, even on issues of honesty.~somebodysmomma

that is dead on what I was trying to say! Thanks for that!

posted by likhy2 on May 27, 2007 at 10:07 PM
You are too tute for your own good.
posted by woofwoof on May 28, 2007 at 07:16 PM
I am telling ya,,its that CREAMY FILLING!! DAM YOU TWINKIE FOR BEING SO SWEET:)! Nothing but love Girl!
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