d she realized that she was acting irrational with the whole situation. Our relationship, with time, began to get back on track. One day, while we were arguing about me spending too much time my male friends, she would bring up my best friend and say that I was not really spending time with my male friends, but cheating on her with my best friend. This came up on numerous arguments, which eventually drove me away from our relationship. This type of fighting and arguing can only bring a relationship to its demise. Communication is what builds a foundation to a relationship. Without communication, there is no relationship. While some people have the exceptional ability to communicate with their partner, others are inept at this art. On a personal note, I consider myself to be a person who has the ability to communicate effectively due to my understanding that communication is key to a successful relationship. In regards to the relationship I have with my girlfriend, I consider us both to be strong communicators. If we were to be involved in an argument, we would make sure that we get all issues out in the open and not let it be "bottled up" which can lead to a more severe argument in the future. By "bottling up" frustration, an individual is not revealing how he/she feels, keeping feelings to themselves while building up on frustrations and emotions. Then at any given time, a tiny spark will ignite and all emotions come flying out of this bottle, having all hell breaking loose. Therefore, due to the great communication that I share with my girlfriend, feelings are said then and there, which in turn, helps us understand and get to know each other. Through this, we learn what irritates each other, what makes us mad, and what really makes us want to kill each other. Many people believe that with fighting, a couple can be brought closer together emotionally through resolution. Coming to a compromise after an argument can indic...
