Tuesday, April 5, 2011

How to be a happy couple

Every couple goes through bumps in their relationship. So what's the secret of those happy couples you see kissing and cuddling their way through life? It's not that difficult. Relationship expert Dr Pam Spurr reveals the easy, everyday things you can do to be happy in your relationship.
'I really believe that happy couples are made up of people who are happy in themselves' says Dr Pam. 'So let's start with that all-important you. To be a happy couple, think about how these three things in yourself might affect your relationship:'

1. Identify your 'script'
All of us live by a life-long 'script'. This is like a film script, where we each play a particular 'role' in relating to others. We don't even realise we're doing it.
Your 'role' begins when you were a child and your family came to expect certain things of you and your personality. For example, if you're the first child, your parents have many hopes for you and expect you to behave a certain way - like being responsible and acting grown-up.
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