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But You Promise To Change To Be A Better Partner

But You Promise To Change To Be A Better Partner

How many times have you promise to change from one particular pattern of behaviour but still, you’re repeating the same pattern of behaviour. Does that sound I’m actually talking to you? Yes, but not just only you, lots of us human find it hard to change from one pattern of behaviour to a better ones even if we know that, there are better ways to behave in that same particular situation that we oftentimes behave inappropriate.

But You Promise To Change To Be A Better PartnerEven the happiest kind of people in a relationship desire some changes in their partner, some habits they think can be changed, personality trait they desire to work on and skill they wish to acquire.

But do those desire and wishes do come to pass? And can a partner really change?

It is true that your partner or you can change, but it requires a great deal of effort from either of you to effect that change.

Truth must be told, it’s not going to be an easy ride, and there must be setback along the way. What is most important for the partner here is whether or not their partner can actually change.

If you’re promise a change from your partner and he isn’t making that huge effort to make that change happen, how will you feel?

There are two believes system that’ll determine how you’ll feel if your partner do not keep to the promise he or he made.

1. Incremental belief system

This is a belief system where people believe that change is possible with a great deal of effort and perseverance from their partner. The partner that holds this belief will always see you as someone who doesn’t make enough effort to effect the change you promise if you fail to change.

2. Entity belief system

These are the kind of partner who holds the belief that, people are hard wired, it is difficult to really make any great change over time. Partner that holds this entity belief won’t feel disappointed if you don’t keeps to your promise of changing to be a better person from a particular kind of behavioural pattern.

Research shows that holding the incremental belief is better for a romantic relationship than holding entity belief.  Partners with incremental belief tend to be more understanding of their partner’s inadequacies than partner who hold entity belief and see their inadequacies as permanent.

But come to think of it, if you always believe your partner will change in your relationship, could that be best for your relationship?

The fact remain, holding incremental belief can cause you discomfort in your relationship if your partner didn’t change over time even when he or she tries to make that change.

For instance, if Tony is an impatient kind of guy and his partner Janet shows him how to deal with situation that make him goes mad every time, but oftentimes Tony has not been able to contain himself.

If Janet is a partner that belief in entity theory, she can easily attribute her partner inability to change himself and Janet may decide not to bother herself about it. But if Janet holds the incremental belief, there might be more trouble because of her belief; it means Tony is not putting enough effort, that’s why he’s unable to keep calm.

The belief (incremental) that one’s partner just isn’t trying enough – may be more detrimental to the relationship, compared to the belief (entity) that it is truly difficult for the partner to change.

Incremental theorist can easily feel less trust for their partner while entity theorists don’t feel any less trust for their partner.

The belief that partner can change is good for relationship but it may sometimes lead partner to expect their partner to change very soon without any failure or setback. Then, when their partners fall short of their promises to change, incremental theorists may come to the conclusion that their partners just didn’t try hard enough.

In sum, while it is true that people can change, it is important to realize that even the most enthusiastic partners can’t change themselves overnight.

What belief system did you hold?

I will love to hear from you.

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Comments

  1. Alharfiz says

    September 24, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    I love this article, Really. But one thing about the changes i want is that i want my girlfriend to be calling me from time to time, i’ve been trying this to take effect, but all to no avail, she won’t call unless i call her, she won’t also reply to messages, Pls how do i go about this.

    Reply
    • Anthony says

      September 24, 2014 at 12:21 PM

      Hi Alharfiz, the truth is that, your girlfriend can’t be calling you all the time, you don’t even need to call her too all the time, there is what is call breathing space, let her have her time to think over her own personal stuff.
      So stop trying hard to make her call you all the time, you’ll feel disappointed when she does not. One thing about women generally is that, as the love continue to grow, they tend to get involve more and more unlike when you’re just into the relationship.
      I think she’s not really into you yet, just allow her to gradually grow into the love and you’ll see the turn around by the time she’s fully into you. For now, just do your part, later she’ll be the one doing all these your’e doing.

      Reply
  2. Lwevola Ronald says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I have no comment but only Anthony for the love relationship you text me atleast there is a change with my partner.

    Reply
    • Anthony says

      September 24, 2014 at 12:13 PM

      I’m glad for the change in your partner.
      Thanks Ronald for the comment.

      Reply
  3. Alharfiz says

    September 25, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Really thank you Tony. I’ll look up to that.

    Reply
  4. Sarah Akprara says

    September 25, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Pls sir , what is ur advice on a guy who u try to give all or attention to Care for and love do much, u try to see that he is happy, but he is always doing the opposite of ur effort. Pls help thanks

    Reply
    • Anthony says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:26 AM

      He might be testing you but if he does it purposefully, it mean he’s deceiving you and he does not worth your care and attention, it may be hard but the truth is don’t care about him anymore and see how he’ll react. If he shows no concern, it is time to move on and hook yourself with someone who will appreciate your effort in a relationship.

      Reply
  5. Precious says

    September 26, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Sir, indeed i appreciate u for ur amazing articles, they have really grow my relatiöship better. Thanks

    Reply
    • Anthony says

      September 26, 2014 at 9:46 PM

      Precious, you’re most welcome.
      I’m glad to see my article helping your relationship to get better.

      Reply
  6. onong emmanuel says

    September 27, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    anthony your articles are and i hope they are going to make us fathers and mothers

    Reply
  7. Yasin kabotolo says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Anthony your articles is helpful,but my girlfriend is not understand me for the mestake which imade to her.so what can ido to understand me?

    Reply
    • Anthony says

      October 1, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      Calm her down and plead with her to listen to you, accept your mistake and tell her, you won’t repeat that again. She should be able to listen to you if you’re sincere about it.

      Reply
  8. Trevor says

    January 4, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Sometimes you feel like you are not loved when she continue doing the same thing you dont like.

    Reply
    • Anthony says

      January 4, 2015 at 3:53 PM

      …that’s true Trevor and it can be painful.

      Reply
  9. Desmond says

    October 21, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Helo wot happenin y r u nt sndin any update to me to my email @ donnero39

    Reply
  10. Yasin kabotolo says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Anthony, how can Ilove the girl who does not show love to me?bt when iask she said that she love me..bt she dnt show her love to me.

    Reply

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