When it comes to cultivating and maintaining a relationship of intimate, personal, or professional connections, it is important to communicate what you absolutely cannot tolerate. Do you hate dishes in the sink? Say so early on before it snowballs out of control. You can avoid a lot of confusion and animosity by communicating your non-negotiables. You may find a stronger bond with the other person. You may also come to the realization that you are unequally yoked.