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Relationships: We Learned It From Our Parents

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“Ever wonder what our parents can teach us about relationships? Redditors on r/AskWomen have shared some valuable insights they’ve gained from observing their parents’ relationships over the years. From communication skills to navigating cultural differences, these women have learned a thing or two about love, life, and everything in between. So sit back, grab a cup of tea, and read on to discover what people have to say about what our parents can teach us about relationships! 

Communication 

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To start, a Redditor wrote, “Communication is important both in style and content. My parents were both very smart, but they had a hard time talking to each other instead of at each other. If they had figured out a way to actively listen and respond, I think there would’ve been a lot less arguments.”

A second Redditor replied, “Passive aggression is never the answer and always leaves the other person hurt and confused. Communication is always the answer.”

Compromise 

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A user replied, “That it’s a partnership of give & take, having each other’s back, and not about winning or losing.”

Love

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One Redditor replied, “Being in love with each other is not always (if ever) enough.”

A second added, “I’m sorry, but love is not enough, not on its own.”

Divorce 

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A straightforward comment was, “That sometimes staying together isn’t better for the kids.”

Another to-the-point comment read, “Divorce can very much be the answer. It certainly beats staying together and making each other and the kids miserable.”

Gender roles 

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A user said, “I hate the “Happy Wife, Happy Life” saying. I’ve grown up with a family that has worked exactly like this. If my mom isn’t happy, everyone walks on eggshells because she might scream or yell at someone.”

A second user added, “How not to be like my mom in creating learned helplessness in my dad. 66 years old and still can’t run a washing machine. Smh.”

Cultural differences 

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One Redditor replied, “Compromise and sacrifice. My parents are from two different countries. My mother moved to be with my father. Then when I was a teen, we moved back to my mother’s birth country so she could be close to her elderly parents. Both were/are willing to change jobs and move away from friends and family for each other.”

A second Redditor commented, “Never EVER EVER marry a guy because of some sort of religious or cultural obligation. I’ll end up as miserable as they are, unable to leave, because of peer pressure from a BOOK written thousands of years ago.”

Finance 

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A popular comment was, “Not to rely on someone else and have your own money.”

A second person added, “to always be financially independent from anyone.”

Emotional support 

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One Redditor replied, “Friendship is key in a relationship. My parents may have butted heads, but they were also friends who never failed to share a laugh or support each other.”

Conflict resolution 

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A user commented, “You can be together for 30+ years and still have issues. It’s mostly a matter of how willing you are to tolerate them.”

Infidelity 

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A popular comment read, “I learned it is possible to be loyal to one person for many years. However, it is not for all people.”

Another was, “If they cheat once, they will cheat again.”

Intimacy 

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One Redditor replied, “Keep the romance alive. They go on dates several times a month.”

Parenting styles 

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A user responded, “Having children doesn’t fix the issues in a relationship.”

Mental health 

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A smart comment was, “That mental illness explains bad behavior but does not excuse it.”

Another comment was, “Mental health is incredibly important to manage before you have kids unless you want all your kids to have trauma.”

Respect 

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A user commented, “I never want to be in a relationship with someone who I’m dependent on and who doesn’t respect me.”

A second user added, “Respecting each other matters more than who you vote for or what you believe in. “

Domestic violence 

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One Redditor said, “If they hit you once, they will hit you again.”

A second Redditor replied, “I learned that if you give your body to every single man you can, desperately trying to earn just a smidgen of some kind of love, you’ll end up with multiple children, a lot of black eyes, and a hefty drug addiction to numb the pain.”

Family dynamics 

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A funny comment was, “Don’t live with their parents. It’s never a good idea to live with the parents.”

A second comment read, “Never work together or start a business together. You need time to be apart during the day, or you’ll end up fighting constantly.”

Personal growth 

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One Redditor wrote, “Do not let someone make you feel like you can not grow personally, professionally, emotionally, etc.”

Another Redditor added, “You both need to personally be growing before you can grow together.” 

Friendship

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A popular comment read, “That friendship is the key to marriage. My parents have had a lot of issues, but they love hanging out with each other.”

Another said, “I never seen them having a good time. I guess this taught me that within a relationship, regardless of what commitments you have, getting on with that person and having a friendship as a foundation is really important.”

Societal expectations 

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One Redditor wrote, “To focus on marrying the right partner and not just marrying someone to please your parents.”

Another Redditor added, “There’s no rush to marry. Take your time finding someone compatible. Bc my parents got married QUICK, too fast to realize that they’re not a good match. Unhappily ever after due to a culture that does not permit divorce.”

Trust and honesty

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Finally, a Redditor replied, “A healthy relationship where two people genuinely love and trust each other is possible but doesn’t mean it’s the norm. they’re the one healthy adult relationship I had around me growing up, so it may have set my standards high. I’m not settling for anything less than what they have”
Redditors have surely learned a lot of things about relationships from their parents. Take this advice to heart and continue to grow and change as a human and in relationships.

15 Things That Will Die With The Boomer Generation

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Boomers are something. The younger generations find them selfish and full of useless advice and tips. 15 Things That Will Die With The Boomer Generation

16 Things We Need To Stop Teaching Children Immediately

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That said, not everything taught to children is either done with the best intentions. – 16 Things We Need To Stop Teaching Children Immediately

10 Things Boomers Passionately Dislike About Modern Society

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10 Things Boomers Passionately Dislike About Modern Society – The list could probably go on forever. You might agree with some.

Mind the Gender Gap: 24 Expenses That Men Bear Alone in a World of Unequal Spending

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Mind the Gender Gap: 24 Expenses That Men Bear Alone in a World of Unequal Spending – Men are often expected to pay for a lot of things when it comes to relationships.

Silly Things Boomers Say Daily

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10 Annoying Things The Boomer Generation Says Daily Millennials and Gen Z often want them just to SHUT UP! So, What is something annoying the boomer generation always says to the younger generation?

10 Surprising Phrases Your Partner Is Using to Gaslight You

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The word “gaslighting” is thrown around a lot these days. The purpose of gaslighting is to make someone believe they are crazy when in reality, they are not.  – 10 Surprising Phrases Your Partner Is Using to Gaslight You

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