Rules In Relationship: How Much Is Too Much

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Every relationship functions according to some rules. However, if the rules in your relationship go beyond a certain number, it can make life very suffocating. Human beings are rebellious by nature. We love to break rules. That is why, the very idea of adhering to rules makes us feel that our relationship doesn't have space.

Moreover, it is very important to protect your identity even in a relationship. You cannot lose yourself in the numerous rules that your partner makes for you. It is vital that you are reasonable about setting rules is your relationship. Here are a few reminders to keep you aware of how much is too much when it comes to 'rules'.

Rules Are Meant To Be Broken

You might have noticed that people pee most on the walls that say 'Do Not Urinate Here'. It is a natural human tendency to break a law. That is why, if you set too many rules for your partner, he/ she may be tempted to break them more often.

Space Issues

If you are too particular about following rules in a relationship, then you will start resembling your high school headmistress. Do you remember how you used to feel every time your headmistress or prefect pulled you up for wearing the wrong shoes? That is exactly how irritated your partner feels if you keep nagging him or her about what rules they have broken.

Who Makes The Rules

When you have rules to follow in a relationship it is obvious that someone is making these rules. Your partner might feel that he/ she is losing their identity in this relationship if you keep making all the rules. Keep the share of making rules equal. If your partner has to follow some of your rules, you have to follow some of his/ hers.

Conditions Do Apply

No rules exist in a vacuum. There are situations in which it becomes inevitable to break certain rules. You must understand that your relationship rules are all situational. You may have a rule that he must not make you wait. But if his boss calls him for an appraisal meeting just 5 minutes before he is about to leave office, he really can't help it. In certain situations you must give that extra levy to your partner.

Don't have so many rules that your relationship loses out space. A healthy relationship has just the right balance of discipline and freedom.