When Being Independent Goes Wrong
I’m all about standing your ground for what you think is best for you. I’m all about making decisions for your life and not always yielding to what your partner thinks is best. But regardless of how kick-ass and self-efficient you are about your life, when you make the decision to be in a serious relationship or marriage with another person, there are certain decisions that now have an effect on their lives as well.
That compromise includes consulting your partner about decisions that will affect him or her. This in no way makes you weak or co-dependent. Discussing things with your partner before making a decision is just the smart thing to do.
Here are a few things you should definitely consult your sweetie about before going forward with:
Contraception
Whether it’s going on or off birth control, or getting your tubes tied, any moves that affect your ability to get pregnant should definitely be discussed with the other part of your partnership. It may be your body but if you’re having intimate relations they definitely have a vested interest.
Leftover food
You know, I wouldn’t think that my boyfriend wants to eat the last three bites of Chinese takeout from 3 days ago but the minute I throw it out? Oh man, he wants it. He wants it so badly, you would think it was golden lo mein. The bottom line: if it’s not yours, always ask before throwing it away.
Buying big ticket items
Even if your last name is Rockefeller or Hilton, running your plans for big ticket items like cars, houses and boats past your significant other is just good relationship strategy.
Adding to the family
I know how tempting it is when you’re picking up fish food at the pet store and the evil puppy adoption people are there, breaking your heart with those little faces. Or, you know, when you’re volunteering at a refugee camp between filming movies and your life partner is hanging with the other kids and you see this orphan who just melts your heart? I know how it is. But really, don’t bring home any new family members without the okay of your pre-existing family member.
Getting a tattoo
With their name on it. Enough said.
Wiping out the Tivo
Just because you think he or she watched the most recent Curb Your Enthusiasm doesn’t mean they actually have. This is a fast track to World War III, my friends.
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