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You’re open to feedback about yourself that will help you eventually spot your true Romeo. Psychologist Sophie Sim-Bate says we all have "blind spots"—stuff about ourselves that we’re not aware of. If you’re not aware that you can be too sensitive, you might think your boyfriend is too critical when in fact, he’s just teasing you. Another example: If you know you tend to get moody sometimes, you’ll avoid taking this out on your boyfriend and give yourself some space. Being aware of your blind spots can minimize friction in a relationship.
Sim-Bate says you can discover these blind spots by listening to what your good friends say about you. She explains, "Sometimes, your friends might say, ‘Why are you so sensitive? We’re just teasing you!’ or ‘You’re such a whiner!’ If you’re open to this feedback, you might say, ‘Ah, I’m like that.’ You would then know what personal issues you might be bringing into a relationship." Then, you’ll be able to sincerely...