What Truly Matters in Relationships: 8 Insights That Change Everything (5 of 5)

8. Let Go Of Past Negative Experiences

No relationship will ever be perfect. We all make mistakes, and there will be turbulent moments in the relationship. But constantly bringing up past wounds only poisons the present. The past arguments and hurt feelings only exist if you allow yourself to keep replaying them. It is important to forgive your partner as well as yourself. Letting go of old grievances lightens the emotional load and gives you a chance to move forward with optimism.