{"id":3270,"date":"2019-07-26T08:23:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T12:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/?p=3270"},"modified":"2021-09-17T05:25:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T09:25:21","slug":"the-importance-of-acceptance-in-a-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/the-importance-of-acceptance-in-a-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Acceptance in a Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Acceptance means living with and valuing differences in\nothers. It is an important part of your relationship with your partner. It can\nalso help you and your partner adjust to the changes that parenting brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is acceptance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acceptance is about valuing your partner\u2019s differences. It\nis about being flexible, knowing how to compromise and understanding that\npeople make mistakes. Acceptance does not mean always agreeing with your\npartner, it is OK to agree to disagree, but it means believing that your\npartner is trying to do the right thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acceptance is not about tolerating harmful behavior. If you\nare in a relationship that involves family violence, call a helpline, seek\nsupport and do whatever you need to do to ensure your safety and your\nchildren\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why acceptance is important in your relationship with your\npartner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acceptance helps to keep your relationship healthy, leading\nyou towards greater intimacy and care for each other. When you and your partner\nfeel accepted, you are more willing to listen to and understand each other\u2019s\nperspectives and suggestions. All of this means acceptance creates a healthier,\nhappier and more positive environment for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FKSG-Post-20212-1024x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FKSG-Post-20212-1024x204.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FKSG-Post-20212-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FKSG-Post-20212-768x153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FKSG-Post-20212-1536x306.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FKSG-Post-20212-2048x408.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips for strengthening acceptance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend time on your relationship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Spend time together on shared interests.<\/li><li>Ask about your partner\u2019s interests and\nactivities and join in when you can.<\/li><li>Do things to show your partner your love and\nappreciation. <\/li><li>Think of activities you did together when you\nfirst met. <\/li><li>Talk with your partner about happy times you\nhave had together.<\/li><li>Read more about healthy relationships for\nparents and partners.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on solving problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have a problem, think about what you want\nto change.<\/li><li>Invite your partner to help solve the problem,\nwithout blaming or talking about what your partner should or shouldn\u2019t have\ndone.<\/li><li>Identify positive ways you can solve the\nproblem, even if your partner does not take part.<\/li><li>Get help from others if you need to.<\/li><li>Read more about problem-solving with your\npartner.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be generous with your understanding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When you are talking and listening with your\npartner, remember that it can sometimes be difficult to explain what you want\nand how you feel to someone else.<\/li><li>Encourage your partner to open up by asking\nopen-ended questions and not interrupting.<\/li><li>Ask your partner to explain or give more\ninformation if you do not understand what is being said.<\/li><li>Listen, without defending your own position or\nbehavior.<\/li><li>Acknowledge your partner\u2019s point of view even if\nyou do not agree. <\/li><li>Avoid jumping to conclusions, blaming or\ncriticizing your partner.<\/li><li>Assume the best in your partner.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting help<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your partner are finding it hard to accept each\nother\u2019s differences or you are concerned about your partner\u2019s behavior, it is\nimportant to get help. You could speak to a trusted friend, doctor or\nprofessional counselor. It is good for you and your partner to get help as a\ncouple. But if your partner is not interested, it is still worth seeking\nsupport, even by yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acceptance means living with and valuing differences in others. It is an important part of your relationship with your partner. It can also help you and your partner adjust to the changes that parenting brings. What is acceptance? Acceptance is about valuing your partner\u2019s differences. It is about being flexible, knowing how to compromise and&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/the-importance-of-acceptance-in-a-relationship\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Importance of Acceptance in a Relationship<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[148,205,659,742,915],"class_list":["post-3270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-acceptance","tag-behavior","tag-partner","tag-relationship","tag-understanding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3270"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5374,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3270\/revisions\/5374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fksg.org\/test1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}