In most aspects of life, people understand that it takes effort, practice, and often a good teacher in order to learn proficiency in something. People don’t usually sit down at a piano for the first time and expect to be able to play Chopin. People do, however, tend to begin relationships under the assumption that they are prepared to build and sustain a healthy long-term relationship and can often be frustrated when they run into difficulties. This frustration leads to a sense of failure and a suspicion that there is something wrong with either them or their partner. The good news, however, is that there is hope.
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