“Should You Foot the Bill for Your Boyfriend’s Birthday Bash? One Woman’s Bold Refusal Sparks Controversy!”
A woman wanted to take her boyfriend out to dinner for his birthday, but he decided to invite two friends to join
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When the entire party ordered a ton of food and friends, the woman refused to pay for the whole bill
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Her actions caused a strain in her relationship, as her boyfriend accused her of ruining his birthday
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Couples are encouraged to devote time to going on dates
Relationship experts constantly stress the importance of spending quality time together. For one, The Gottman Institute advises allotting two hours a week on date nights to stay connected to each other.
Spending alone time with each other has massive benefits for the relationship. According to licensed couples counselor Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC, CMHC, it’s a way to build positive interactions to “store your emotional bank account.”
As Rusnak explains in an article for Psychology Today, couples must maintain a 5-to-1 ratio of positive and negative interactions to maintain a good perspective on the relationship.
“Date nights can be an opportunity to boost that ratio and have a good time together,” Rusnak wrote.
Most importantly, it allows couples to have fun together and keep the spark alive. As Rusnak points out, it’s a way to balance the relationship and the stress from daily obligations.
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