6 Examples of Double Standards in Relationships and How to Handle Them Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)

[Manuel Tavares]

6 Examples of Double Standards in Relationships and How to Handle Them
Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)
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Do you remember as a child being told “Do as I say, not as I do?” Do you recall how it felt? I bet you were confused, or even angry at the time. With hindsight and experience, it is easy to see why adults say this to children. It might be to protect them or save them from going down a path they now regret taking.

Unfortunately, this behaviour isn’t limited to parents and children. Sometimes it crops up in couples. This is what we call double standards in relationships.

In other words, it’s one rule for you and one rule for your partner. Put simply, they can do things, but you cannot.

So, what do these double standards look like, and how can you deal with them in your relationship?

6 examples of double standards in relationships

1. One partner is allowed more freedom

This is a classic example where one person goes out with friends and stays out for long periods, but they kick up when their partner wants to do the same.

Unfortunately, this appears to be more common among men. For example, your guy may think nothing of a regular Friday night meet-up with the boys.

However, if you want a night out, it is not acceptable. You may be accused of flirting or told you can’t be trusted. After all, women shouldn’t go out drinking with other women; they must be after one thing. Jealousy and insecurity are at the heart of this problem. +++
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