Deciphering sacrifice vs. compromise in a relationship comes down to how much either person is giving up.

Here’s how to strike a balance.

Sometimes, one partnerdoesneed to sacrifice or give up their stake to make it move past a roadblock.

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All of thats to say, its important to pick your battles.

Ultimately, that requires entering any compromise-related conversation calmly and clear-headed.

After all, yourpartner needs to perceive your sacrificeas such so that feel grateful for it.

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