What to Do if You’re Starting to Resent Every Little Thing Your Partner Does
Most of us hit a stage in long-term relationships where it seems like no matter what our partner does, it gets on our nerves and puts us in a bad mood. While this is normal and sometimes even healthy, getting angry or annoyed at your partner can become bothersome for both of you. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome these irritable moments and strengthen the relationship.
Why We Start to Resent Our Partner
To come to resent certain little things about your partner is not something that happens suddenly. It starts with small irritations that appear for a reason, like being annoyed that your partner never puts their dirty clothes in the hamper, and remain unaddressed for a long time. It's important to figure out why you have come to resent things about your partner. The reasons can include financial stress, underachievement, conflicting parenting approaches, and other issues that you haven't addressed or resolved. This is exactly why these things keep being problematic. Sometimes, such factors become obvious after the initial bliss of the relationship, and sometimes, they appear much further down the road when you know your partner better.
