Relationships
Relationships and sexuality
When we talk about our relationships we鈥檙e usually referring to our family and friends and, in particular, our girlfriends, boyfriends, and sexual partners.
The principles of maintaining good relationships are the same no matter who the relationship is with, but our attitude to our sexual partners is the one which has the most significance and lasting impact.
The responsibilities of relationships
The responsibility to communicate
It is important to understand what you and your partner want from your relationship. Talking about this can be difficult, especially if you are not used to expressing your feelings.
The responsibility to understand
Sexual relationships can be complicated. So many emotions, insecurities and hopes are bound up in them. Even beginning to understand requires a lot of patience, openness, and sincerity.
The responsibility to put your partner first
People in relationships usually work together to achieve common aims and goals. Even when their goals are not shared, they still try to accommodate each other鈥檚 ambitions.
Sometimes, when ideas, beliefs or desires are not the same you have to accept that you won鈥檛 get your own way.