Relationship advices are are suggestions that can either be accepted, rejected or tailored to suit specific couples.

Through the course of time, there have been relationship advice that have been repeated so much that it has now become part of our relationship rule book. Not all of these suggestions work for the best. In fact, some of them even ruin a lot of relationships. Below are a few myths that are doing more harm than good between couples.

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1. Unwavering Support: It is important that you show your partner support when they need it. But, let’s face it, we are all human and sometimes we can be going down a path that might not be best for us.

In a relationship, your partner does not only need your support, they also need you to be honest with them. If they are doing something that you feel, within reason, is the wrong thing to do, it is important to let them know this.

However, you should not put them down and disregard their ideas/effort while doing this. Come from a place of love and express your reasons for disagreeing with their endeavour.

Also, keep in mind that for the sake of your relationship, it is unwise to support harmful habits or addictions, such as alcohol abuse, smoking, etc. Love is honest, and your partner should realize that all you do is for their own good.

2. Fights Are Bad: Not all disagreement and argument are terrible. People need to argue to understand each other better. All you need to keep in mind is that there are ways to express yourself during an argument that will do a lot to improve your relationship.

Avoid resorting to insults and name-calling. Also, avoid the temptation to lash our with things your partner might be insecure about because of your anger. Express your displeasure, but also remember that you chose your partner for a reason, so do not throw love out the window during an argument.

3. Making Sacrifices: Making compromises in a relationship comes with the territory, but this does not mean you should sacrifice all that is important to you for your partner.

You should be honest with yourself and realize the things you can, and cannot give up for love. Do not blindly sacrifice things that are important to you because you will only wake up, someday in the future filled with hate and resentment for your partner.

4. Constant Togetherness: Just because you love someone does not mean you should always be with them. Having some distance is sometimes the best thing for your relationship. It is important that you do a few things apart for yourselves and remind yourself who you really are outside of your relationship.

Most couples have become so entwined that they forget that they are individuals too. Remember, giving each other some space to pursue different interests from time to time will give you more things to talk about and bond with when you get together.

5. Absolute Openness: While honesty is an integral part of every relationship, it does not mean you have to be completely open regarding every little thing. Giving your partner information that does not affect them, but will only cause them to fret unnecessarily will only add more strain to your relationship.

If you got hit on, for example, and you know you have absolutely no intention of pursuing the advances of the admirer, then there is no need to make this a discussion topic with your partner. This will just lead them to get suspicious, insecure and jealous over something that means absolutely nothing to you.

6. ‘Third-Party Opinion: It is not uncommon in our society, to find people approaching their partner’s friends/family regarding issues in the relationship. It has become something to be expected. But sometimes, this is not usually in the best interest of the relationship.

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For one, you could end up approaching someone in your partner’s life that does not necessarily want the best for you both, and on the other hand, your partner could feel betrayed if you go behind their back to discuss their shortcomings with others.

Thread carefully if this is the way you operate. If you have a problem with your partner, the best person to talk to about it is your partner.
Sources: http://www.gurusfanz.com/2015/10/6-myths-that-are-killing-your.html