5 “Normal” Couple Things That Completely Shocked These Women

Sometimes people mistake personal experiences for normalcy, especially without experiencing or witnessing a healthy relationship. So it’s surprising when minor things that used to cause battles receive no drama.

Here are some experiences that women found shocking in healthy relationships.

Couple Things That Completely Shocked These Women

A few people were surprised that hanging out with friends did not raise any relationship issues. “Wild” is how one person describes the fact that they do not need to ask permission or beg for forgiveness.

Going Out With Friend

No Eggshells Unless You Broke Eggs Dreading your partner’s mood and watching every word or move you make is not part of a healthy relationship. Some people agree that relationships are more fun without that stress.

Saying “no” is a complete sentence. It doesn’t need explaining or justification. Many women point out that the ability to say no to intimacy without feeling scared is surprising. One lady says it’s mind-blowing to say no without retaliation or whining to wear them down.

Saying No to Adult Relation

Communicating Problem Women express shock that in healthy relationships, partners encourage communication. Partners do not threaten to leave every time. Many did not realize that it is okay to talk about problems. For couples to thrive, talking about issues, big or small, is essential.

No Yelling or Insults It’s shocking to some ladies that great relationships do not include yelling or name-calling. Experiencing verbal abuse is not normal. One lucky lady said communication is easy because there’s no mocking or screaming.

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