These expectations are unfair and can harm a relationship.
They can stem from gender roles, cultural norms, or your own individual expectations and insecurities.
Were sharing our life with someone we love,trust, and care about.
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However, once disagreements begin, we realize how ourvalues, beliefs, and priorities differ.
A good relationship requires mutual respect,effective communicationand compassion.
Anyone can have double standards in a relationship; its not limited to age, gender or ethnicity.
They comment on your weight and changes in body shape and size.
Research has looked at gendered attitudinal patterns as they relate tocasual sexor “hooking up.”
Gender double standards may be due to parenting attitudes.
Your partner uses thesilent treatmentwhen they are upset with you.
Theystonewalland withdraw as a way to deal with their anger.
Your relationship doesnt feel stable; instead, you’re constantly on an emotional roller coaster.
Harms of Double Standards in Relationships
Double standards in relationships can be a form ofemotional abuse.
It is never okay for a person to treat you this way.
just call theNational Domestic Violence Hotlineat 866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TDD).
Support is available 24/7, 7 days a week.
Sometimes, a person may not be aware that they hold these standards until their partner brings it up.
At the extreme, they can be a form of emotional abuse.
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