26 THE COURIER SUN • FEBRUARY 9, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Valentine's Day What are the secrets to a healthy, long relationship? Every Feb. 14, starry-eyed couples celebrating Valentine’s Day strive to find just the right setting to create a romantic night on the town. But relationships are about more than candle-lit dinners and slow dancing in the moonlight, and making them last beyond the initial infatuation is no easy thing. “Under the best of circumstances it takes much love, devotion and especially an enduring commitment between partners Fine Italian Dining Since 1991 • Owner Operated & Supervised www.arturorestaurant.com Luncheons Mon.-Fri. 12pm-3pm Homemade Traditional Italian Specialties Seafood • Desserts Dinners Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. 5pm-11pm Open Sundays 3pm-9:30pm PRIVATE BANQUET FACILITIES ACCOMMODATING UP TO 100 PERSONS ZAGAT RATED COME CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH US!! FEBRUARY 14TH Please make your reservations early Enjoy a night filled with elegance and fine dining with that special someone For Reservations Call 516.352.7941 246-04 Jericho Tpke., Bellerose of Floral Park, Southside, 3 blocks east of Cross Island Parkway ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED to make a relationship work,” said academic D. Scott Trettenero, author of “Master the Mystery of Human Nature: Resolving the Conflict of Opposing Values.” But, he notes, “Unfortunately, there is no rule book or instruction manual that guarantees success.” An obvious reason is that conflict is inevitable because men and women look at and approach their problems from different perspectives. “Men tend to use the left brain point of view which is characterized by thinking while women tend to be more right brain and feeling by nature,” Trettenero said. “Men generally use logic and reason to make what they consider objective choices and decisions. Women generally use emotional values to make more subjective choices and decisions. “It needs to be stated that one way is not better than the other. But they are opposing in nature and when each side is entrenched in their conflicting way there will always be a lack or breakdown of communication,” Trettenero said. “This is the number one reason that couples can have problems in their relationships which can lead to separation.” But despite the normal complications, Trettenero said, it is really possible to make things work and thrive. Incredible, life-changing benefits can come from a healthy relationship and this needs to be kept in mind during times of misunderstandings and conflict. There are a few core concepts about human nature that are necessary to grasp as you try and seek harmony in your relationship. These include the following: • Feelings come and go. Feelings can change over time, which means if feelings you have for another led you to fall in love, then other feelings could just as easily lead you to fall out of love if you aren’t careful. It is important that the relationship not be based on feelings alone, but on a shared commitment to placing the relationship above one’s own personal desires. • People change over the years. People have the capacity to grow and evolve in a number of ways. This is a healthy process of life but it doesn’t always work out that each partner is growing at the same pace or in the same direction. This calls for both to be able to adapt and embrace the changes each may make. • Conflicts will always be present. The whole system of human interaction is perfectly created for conflict, and any relationship will never be immune to them. Conflicts of interest within a relationship can sometimes escalate into devastating and traumatic experiences. But it’s possible to rise above or defuse these situations, Trettenero said. It all begins with understanding yourself so you can be true to who you are. It also means that you make sure that your significant other be true to themselves. • With intention and commitment, everything can be overcome. Conflict resolution in a marriage is one of the most important ways to make it or break it. The best way to handle a disagreement is to try to find a way that allows both parties to feel good about the results rather than try to overpower the other. Discuss each of your points of view and be sure to listen to each other while respecting their opinions. Courtesy News & Experts
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