In any romantic relationship, there are times when you have to have a difficult conversation. Perhaps you are worried about a particular aspect of someone’s behavior, or want to suggest a major change to your lives together. It can take courage to initiate these conversations. However, you are handing all the power to your partner if you always wait for them to initiate discussions and, if you are afraid to assert yourself, you will not get what you want. This can lead to resentments building up over time, which can damage your relationship, so it is better to discuss things together before it gets to this stage.