What to do when you and your significant other can't compromise?

Question

This happens a number of times. We are both adults and have been a couple for six years. There are times when I feel disrespected, but he just doesn't understand and is not willing to change. Besides ending the relationship, what am I supposed to do?

Answer 1

Have sex. In other words F... em

Answer 2

As you say you are both adults and during a discussion on a certain issue things need to be discussed. There has to be some manner in which both of you can be at ease and come to some sort of conclusion about what ever the issue might be.
Though there is not really a suggestion as to what the issue might be about. Maybe rephrase what it is your feeling for him to understand.

Compromise and regards to change, if you are asking him to change a habit such as not putting the tooth paste top back on it might be something that you would have to bear with it and when you use it put it back on.

I was just using that as a suggestion. Sometimes some people don't want to change. If he doesn't there is not much that you can do about it. If the issue is great you may have to come to a decision on whether you can live with it or not.
The choice is actually up to you at that point
Good luck

Answer 3

If ya truely love him accept his ignorance and know u're the better person and the true adult. Ya gotta take the good with the bad, the pretty with the ugly. Neither of u r perfect. That's being part of a healthy relationship especially when u don't see eye to eye all the time.

Answer 4

there are things that you can never change about a person no matter how hard you try. counseling may help but only if your partner is open and willing to try it. you have to ask yourself honestly if you think it is worth staying in the relationship and dealing with the stress, or if you want to move on. it is a tough decision and whichever way you go, you will need to be strong. good luck

Answer 5

A relationship should be on a "Give and Take" basis for equality. If both parties are not willing to compromise then they were never meant to be. You need to find someone who is willing to always meet you half way. Hope that helps.

Answer 6

Maybe he feels the same way about you. Why does he have to be the one to understand and make changes? What changes have you made? If you feel that he doesn't understand, what are you doing to try to make him understand?...maybe you aren't explaining it right. Maybe you feel disrespected because you have unrealistic expectations or a really low self-esteem....I'm not trying to come down on you, necessarily, just playing devil's advocate. There are two sides to every story, and you haven't really given us any details?

Answer 7

If you really want to continue in the relationship you need to change some things.

With or without him get a couple session of counseling. It can really make a difference.

Answer 8

Well, you definitely cant change a person, except you. You either change and stay with this butt, or move on and be yourself. No one is more important than yourself.

Answer 9

Sounds to me like he is becoming less and less significant all the time...

Answer 10

sorry i really dont know what to do..you basically said the answer rightt here..i was in the same scenario..my gf didnt want to get serious..so eventually i had to let go..either do something to let your bf know that he should appreciate you.

Answer 11

let him have his way all the time I guess. You know he's not willing to change and doesn't understand, so what else?