5 things to subtract to add intimacy and meaning to the relationship
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST
- From blaming each other to monitoring and being in control, here are a few things that we should subtract from a relationship.
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![Sometimes, to add value and affection to a relationship, we need to subtract the negative things from it. "Sometimes we need to subtract. We need less instead of more. Because in taking things away we actually receive," wrote Therapist Maria G Sosa. The Therapist further suggested the things that we need to subtract from a relationship to make space for more love, care, trust and affection. Take a look.(Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/550x309/2hgf_1699620630330_1717498712862.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Sometimes, to add value and affection to a relationship, we need to subtract the negative things from it. "Sometimes we need to subtract. We need less instead of more. Because in taking things away we actually receive," wrote Therapist Maria G Sosa. The Therapist further suggested the things that we need to subtract from a relationship to make space for more love, care, trust and affection. Take a look.(Unsplash)
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![Instead of writing passive aggressive back and forth texts, we should be direct with our concerns to the partner. That creates a better space for clarification. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/550x309/r0hgf_1695193295390_1717498721351.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Instead of writing passive aggressive back and forth texts, we should be direct with our concerns to the partner. That creates a better space for clarification. (Unsplash)
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![We need to subtract the need to be right all the right. That creates arrogance in a relationship and takes away the fun of being a team together. ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/550x309/photo-1491582990992-68ec88e070a3_1717092562886_1717498732094.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST
We need to subtract the need to be right all the right. That creates arrogance in a relationship and takes away the fun of being a team together.
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![We should subtract the reverse blame. Instead of putting it on the other person, we should understand their perspective and take accountability for our own actions. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/550x309/0bgf_1699620592994_1717498746141.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST
We should subtract the reverse blame. Instead of putting it on the other person, we should understand their perspective and take accountability for our own actions. (Unsplash)
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![Subtract the electronics. Some moments are meant to be enjoyed together, sans electronics and internet. We should enjoy those moments with our partner. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/550x309/photo-1494774157365-9e04c6720e47_1714111686932_1717498756836.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Subtract the electronics. Some moments are meant to be enjoyed together, sans electronics and internet. We should enjoy those moments with our partner. (Unsplash)
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![We should subtract the need to monitor and be in control. In case we feel overwhelmed, we should be vulnerable and express it to the partner. ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/550x309/r0hgf_1695193295390_1717498922139.jpg)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST