Are having fights normal in relationship??

India
March 24, 2007 2:22pm CST
i have been dating my boyfriend since the last past 2 yrs now..since the last past 1 yr..we've been fighting like mad on issues that should never bother much to many in relationships..for example..i know that he has been in another relationship before he made up with me..and of all the things i'd suddenly get worried about his past and start a fight over it..and the vice versa about another some issue with him and he'd start to fight. and everytime that we fight we end up literally talking about breaking up..and within 2 hours we forget about the fight we had a few hours back..though we come back to normal after speaking so abusive of each other..this definitely is unhealthy to our relationship.. we are thinking of meeting a counsellor..reading books like that of "men are from mars and women from venus" and many more. things change for a week or so after having a taste of the book..and then we're back to track..fighting as ever before..neither do we leave each other..neither do we live without fights. is this normal to all in relationships??
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@dbeast (1495)
• India
25 Mar 07
this all all completely normal.there can be no relationship without a fight and life wouldnt be intersting without fights in a relationship.things do happen like this and the only reason you guys probably fight with each other is because of thinking of the previous relationship that your prtner had been in.this is actually a good sign.it means you guys are possessive of each other and no matter what you can make things up.well at least that was the case for me and my girl friend.we used to fight like mad but we do make up and we know we love each other a lot.i wouldnt worry a lot if i were in your place so have fun without worrying buddy.things will turn out great for you.
@tonyxxx (693)
• India
25 Mar 07
Well differnce of opinion is quite common between different people and in different relationships.Whether it is husband-wife, boyfriend-girlfriend, father-son,etc. Since difference in opinions crops into a fight or quarrel. And it is very normal that husband wife become normal after a fight as the fights are a part of a relationship.I think sometimes these fights increase love between husband and wife.
@Anakata2007 (1785)
• Canada
25 Mar 07
hi, I see youve had lots of reponses to this and you might not even get to reading mine. I don't think it's normal. Some couples do this and they stay together forever but I don't know how happy they are or if maybe they both like to argue because they like the making up, so maybe it does work for some relationships. The fact that you and your boyfriend started this in the last year and that you seem to not like it like this, makes me feel that this is a big problem. Seeing a counselor would be a good idea to try to fix this so that you can move on with your relationship towards marriage, otherwise if youre still fighting like this in a year and still not happy with it to the point that you woudlnt' marry him, then you need to get out of the relationship. My advice is try to fix it first.
@vikasintl (266)
• India
25 Mar 07
I think you should be separated for a time being like one or two months and sit back with peace in heart and discuss if its really worth being in relationship?
• Pakistan
25 Mar 07
fighting is normal in relationships but excessive fighting is bad.
• Pakistan
25 Mar 07
well having fights is normal in relationships but its excess is dangerous well my suggestion would be to stop thinking about your husband past and start looking forward . indulge urself in such an activities which makes u happy as well as ur husband e.g making dinner and lunches for ur hubby talking him politely if possible be romantic with him . i think these are the things + taking care makes a man to lose their hearts for womens which in reaction brings more attraction for the man towards their woman.
@edelweiss (1929)
• India
25 Mar 07
If having fights is normal in relationship then so is making up. these are part of life.. life evaluates us every moment. how we keep up with the tide reflects the strength of our bonds.
• India
25 Mar 07
ya.... see havng fights in a relationship is quite of a normal.... even at many times and points we see a cat-dog typo fight between two people very close to each other as a normal thing and action....but still if you feel that all this is disturbing your personal life, I'd rather reecommend you to definitely visit a counselor, not becuase you need one, but because you have moulded ur pshycology that only way--anmd the remedy too is that way now.....
@nrmrreddi (356)
• Germany
25 Mar 07
There would be no relationship where there are no fights or arguments. Its just the same as life where in you are faced with happiness and sadness, but have to accept it as gift and move forward. Its the same with any relationship or its the same with the love. Its is through this fights and arguments I feel partners get more together and make their relationship more strong. I feel its justa normal thing which goes in any relation.
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
hi. yes it is normal in fact, healthy to fight in a relationship. it helps you both become mature and explore each other's strengths and weaknesses. what is NOT normal there are when fights become habitual and situations already settled will become alive again. fights are intended to make you learn from your mistakes and discover each other's personality and the kind of approach to the challenges you meet. i suggest you sit down with your partner and talk about it seriously. if you're having fights more often with the same issue then there is a problem. i hope you solve it. good luck and blessed be.
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
yes,,,,fights in a relationship is very normal coz you know why? you two are different people although you love each other its just that you dont think alike and you have different preference in life,,different way/level of thinking and having a fights in relationhsip is very normal...as long as you or he doesnt hit you in a way that you are being used as punching bags...thats a different case
• Denmark
25 Mar 07
I fight with my girlfriend as well, quite a lot after we moved in together. It annoys me too, but I dont really know what to do about it. I dont wanna see anyone about it, thats for sure
@omerta (90)
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
yes its normal to fight,but not to the point that you will both hurt each other physically.. you fought because of jealousy.. i suggest you guys gave respect from the past and move-on. 2years is pretty tough... keep up learn to respect and Trust each other:P
@PunkyMcPunk (1477)
• Canada
25 Mar 07
I don't think anyone can give you an answer about this except for yourself. We can all speculate but we don't know you or your mate, we don't know the factors involved, the words that said etc... If I looked at your post and judged it by my relationship, then I wouldn't have a positive answer for you because my guy and I have been together for a year and (almost a half) and have had 3 fights, only 1 major one. You really need to sit down with your guy and discuss where you see yourselves as a couple in 2 years, 5 years, etc... Also, is this the type of relationship that you want to bring children into if you or him want children.... The fights you have, are you hurting him and him hurting you? What sort of lasting effects are these fights having? Are they building up this small residue (for example: I can't beleive that lat time we fought he accused me of cheating and called me stupid, how could he think that?) YOu 2 really need to figure this out between yourselves... Good luck in that, fighting is never good even if you do make up a few hours later, it does break down ones self esteem....
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
fights are really normal in a relationship...but hello from what you're saying...it seems that you guys really fight a lot...i don't know if that's normal...why don't you two discuss what's really the problem and try to understand each other...anyway, if you two really love each other, you can work it out...
@tatzkie (644)
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
what is not normal is having a relationship with no fights at all.
• United States
25 Mar 07
yaa these are common in relationship 'n i think its makes the relationship going... 'n sometimes it makes the bonding more strong....
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
25 Mar 07
I have done the same thing, my partner & i have been together almost 9 years & when we got to 1-2 years together i always used to drudge up his old relationships, especially the ones where he's physically been with them & i got very insecure & jealous which caused us to fight a LOT. It's been ok though, i eventually got past it all & everything is peachy - you'll eventually get past the insecure stage & things will be fine!
@nasaxo (41)
• Taiwan
25 Mar 07
Be great and treasure this part of your relationship.Never pick a fight.just continue to be yourself and see where this leads.
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
in any relationship.. there is always a trials that we have to face. and those trials can make the relationship stronger. but if you are fighting everyday and everyhour... it is not healthy in a relationship. its good that you guys have a plan to see a counsellor. this means that both of you really care for the relationship and wants the relationship to lasts.