WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Video
WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Video
This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

6 Drugstore Beauty Products That'll Save You Major $$

6 Drugstore Beauty Products That'll Save You Major $$

The Diet Behind Hilary Duff's Unreal Abs

The Diet Behind Hilary Duff's Unreal Abs

'I Lost More Than 40kgs By Making These Small Changes To My Lifestyle'

'I Lost More Than 40kgs By Making These Small Changes To My Lifestyle'

Jennifer Lopez Just Shared A Rare No-Makeup Selfie

Jennifer Lopez Just Shared A Rare No-Makeup Selfie

{headline}

{headline}

Brie Larson's First Workout After Quarantine Is The Most Relatable Thing Ever

Brie Larson's First Workout After Quarantine Is The Most Relatable Thing Ever

Your August 2020 Horoscope Is Here To Remind You That Everything's Gonna Be Okay

Your August 2020 Horoscope Is Here To Remind You That Everything's Gonna Be Okay

Is It Healthy To Combine Intermittent Fasting With Keto?

Is It Healthy To Combine Intermittent Fasting With Keto?

{headline}

{headline}

The Simple At-Home Exercise Kristen Bell Swears By For Sculpted Arms

The Simple At-Home Exercise Kristen Bell Swears By For Sculpted Arms

This Meal Plan Is Trending On Social - Here’s What 3 Nutritionists Think

This Meal Plan Is Trending On Social - Here’s What 3 Nutritionists Think

7 Hacks That Will Motivate You To Work Out When You Really, Really Don't Want To

7 Hacks That Will Motivate You To Work Out When You Really, Really Don't Want To

Jennifer Aniston Worked Out So Hard She Left A 'Self-Portrait' On Her Yoga Mat

Jennifer Aniston Worked Out So Hard She Left A 'Self-Portrait' On Her Yoga Mat

‘I Lost 7kg of Fat on this Weight Lifting Program'

‘I Lost 7kg of Fat on this Weight Lifting Program'

Rebel Wilson's Matching Activewear Is Going Straight On Our Lust List

Rebel Wilson's Matching Activewear Is Going Straight On Our Lust List

Chrissy Teigen Just Shared Graphic Photos Of Her Breast Implant Removal

Chrissy Teigen Just Shared Graphic Photos Of Her Breast Implant Removal

  1. Home
  2. Sex & Love

15 Things You Should Never Compromise On In Relationships

As told by guys who've been there. - by Lucy Bode
  • 13 Jul 2020
15 Things You Should Never Compromise On In Relationships
Getty

There are certain non-negotiables in every partnership. Take cheating, for example. Or physical and emotional abuse. For the most part, however, relationships require compromise in order to make things work in the long run. The key is to meet your S.O. half-way, without totally giving up on your wants and needs.

With that in mind, 15 men share the things they won’t *ever* budge on.

1. "I'd want them to be as committed as me. I can’t imagine a relationship where I have to take the initiative every time. I wouldn't be sure if they felt the same and it wouldn't last." [via]

2. "I collect historical documents like wartime diaries, newspapers from occupied countries, and anything else that catches my fancy. I have been told by a partner that my hobby is lame and that I spend too much time in the past. If someone can’t tolerate my hobby (I don’t really care if they find it interesting, but that’s a bonus) then they can hit the road because it will just continue to cause a rift between us." [via]

RELATED: 3 Texting Habits Of Super Happy Couples

fight
Getty

3. "I need a partner confident in themselves. I'm too easily swayed to become the 'feel good' source where I make sure they don't feel anxious, self-conscious, ugly, etc. I feel bad because I have had a great relationship with a girl that started out super self-conscious. But I didn't recognise the toll it takes on me to be the entire source of validation. It's not sustainable for me long term." [via]

4. "I can never date a bad communicator again. Trying to understand feelings, motives, everything with little hints and non-direct language made me lose my mind. I can work through any sort of issue, but I’m not begging to find out what’s on someone’s mind. Be an adult. Speak up." [via]

5. "Going to IKEA every three weekends to gets some bits. I'm sick of the sight of the place!" [via]

6. "I don't want kids. I wavered a bit on it in the past but then I made up my mind and got snipped. I have wonderful nieces and nephews that I enjoy spending time with, but that's where it ends. I also won't partake in religion. I don't care if my partner is religious, but I don't want to be involved in that part of her." [via]

7. "Being accused of cheating and being asked to be distant towards female friends is something I cannot compromise on." [via]

8. "I will not change my religion just because my SO wants me to nor will I change my political views." [via]

9. "Most of the time I don't have any preference and I default to whatever my partner wants. I'm a go with the flow kind of guy. So the few times I ask for something I expect it to be respected. I, of course, don't mean no compromise if it's directly against my partner's wishes." [via]

feet
Getty

10. "Drinking. Wouldn't date anyone that drinks alcohol, or does any drugs for that matter." [via]

11. "Bad treatment. Be it verbal, emotional, mental...anything. I understand life and relationship aren't always rainbows and sunshine, but if someone is going to abuse me and be too much of a coward to get their shit together, apologise and never do it again, they can go fuck themselves." [via]

12. "Whether or not we will have kids. If we are not on the same page on that, then I want out. Your wants are perfectly valid, but when talking about such a massive commitment it is not fair to ask your partner to either give up on having kids or completely rework their original life plans to have them." [via]

13. "Anger issues. Too much of that in the world. Don't need it at home too." [via]

14. "Being shouted at. I see so many couples out there that say arguing and shouting is normal and little fights are to be expected. I don't think it's normal to fight like that with the person you chose to love." [via]

15. "Them setting rules for me, but then breaking those same rules themselves." [via]

RELATED: 12 Common Fights Happily Married Couples Have

  • Sex & Love
  • Relationships
Lucy Bode
Lucy Bode
Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

Subscribe Now-6 Issues just $39

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Subscribe Now-6 Issues just $39

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Recommended to you

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

6 Drugstore Beauty Products That'll Save You Major $$

6 Drugstore Beauty Products That'll Save You Major $$

The Diet Behind Hilary Duff's Unreal Abs

The Diet Behind Hilary Duff's Unreal Abs

'I Lost More Than 40kgs By Making These Small Changes To My Lifestyle'

'I Lost More Than 40kgs By Making These Small Changes To My Lifestyle'

Jennifer Lopez Just Shared A Rare No-Makeup Selfie

Jennifer Lopez Just Shared A Rare No-Makeup Selfie

{headline}

{headline}

Brie Larson's First Workout After Quarantine Is The Most Relatable Thing Ever

Brie Larson's First Workout After Quarantine Is The Most Relatable Thing Ever

Your August 2020 Horoscope Is Here To Remind You That Everything's Gonna Be Okay

Your August 2020 Horoscope Is Here To Remind You That Everything's Gonna Be Okay

Is It Healthy To Combine Intermittent Fasting With Keto?

Is It Healthy To Combine Intermittent Fasting With Keto?

{headline}

{headline}

The Simple At-Home Exercise Kristen Bell Swears By For Sculpted Arms

The Simple At-Home Exercise Kristen Bell Swears By For Sculpted Arms

This Meal Plan Is Trending On Social - Here’s What 3 Nutritionists Think

This Meal Plan Is Trending On Social - Here’s What 3 Nutritionists Think

7 Hacks That Will Motivate You To Work Out When You Really, Really Don't Want To

7 Hacks That Will Motivate You To Work Out When You Really, Really Don't Want To

Jennifer Aniston Worked Out So Hard She Left A 'Self-Portrait' On Her Yoga Mat

Jennifer Aniston Worked Out So Hard She Left A 'Self-Portrait' On Her Yoga Mat

‘I Lost 7kg of Fat on this Weight Lifting Program'

‘I Lost 7kg of Fat on this Weight Lifting Program'

Rebel Wilson's Matching Activewear Is Going Straight On Our Lust List

Rebel Wilson's Matching Activewear Is Going Straight On Our Lust List

Chrissy Teigen Just Shared Graphic Photos Of Her Breast Implant Removal

Chrissy Teigen Just Shared Graphic Photos Of Her Breast Implant Removal

WomensHealth
  • About Paragon Media
  • Contact Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • About Paragon Media
  • Contact Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

Our Network

  • Paragon Media Pty Ltd
  • Men’s Health
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe Now-6 Issues just $39

Shop This Offer
Subscribe Now