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The only testrelationshipsshould go through is the test of time.
However, some people choose to test their partners nevertheless, eager to see if they pass or fail.
Jeremy Nicholson, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.
Life is full of constraints and trade-offs and relationships are no exception.
Despite what modern society may say, no one can do it all, or have it all.
Dr. Nicholson continued to point out that empathy and understanding are also very important in a healthy relationship.
Being on the same team usually means not testing the teammate.
Seconding the idea, Dr. Nicholson pointed out that explicit testing in a relationship is usually unnecessary.
All that is really required is the clear communication of expectations and needs.
But its not all that simple.
According to psychotherapist and author Tina Gilbertson, setting up tests creates unnecessary conflict.
In the experts opinion, testing their partner signals the persons need for more security in their relationship.
But playing bogus tricks or testing them is unlikely to be the best way to achieve it.
PsychCentral emphasizes that security is thecornerstoneof a stable and healthy relationship.
(In some cases, not only tried, but ended relationships over them as well.)
Open dialogue is the path to relationship positivity, not testing behind the back.
In the OPs story, there was no fruit or birds involved.
Her husband chose to test her by waiting to see if she would come greet him at the airport.
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