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There are just some instances in life that really show you who somebody is. Some circumstances and events push a person’s patience, generosity and self-awareness to the limits and when those events occur, some individuals pass the test and some…just can’t. Most people can behave mostly good under most circumstances. That’s why so many couples don’t realize they don’t get along until four or five months into a relationship—the beginning of a relationship isn’t an accurate representation of life. The beginning of a relationship rarely presents those difficult circumstances that show you who somebody is because those circumstances don’t really come up during romantic dinners or couples massages. But the way your partner reacts to these instances shows you who he really is.
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When you feel a little jealous
Everybody gets a little jealous sometimes. Maybe you don’t lose it on your partner, go through his phone or accuse him of things. But perhaps you let it slip that you feel a little insecure around his one female friend because she’s so pretty and so funny. Does your partner become angry at you? Does he tell you you’re being dumb? Or does he lovingly hug you and tell you you’re the only person for him? Hint: it should be the latter! When you’re feeling weak and jealous, he needs to be a calm pillar of strength.
