Being selfish in a romantic relationship can really affect the dynamic between you and your partner. It can cause resentment and animosity. Relationships should be about being together. Its difficult to be together — both physically and emotionally —when you feel your SO has no regard for your feelings.

What are the effects of selfishness?

Selfishness may make it easier for us to fall into traps like addiction. Our selfishness can mean we hurt others as we ruthlessly strive to satisfy our own needs. Self-centeredness can damage our reputation and lead to loneliness. It destroys families.

How do you deal with selfishness in a relationship?

How does one become less selfish?Question yourself. Become a good listener. Put yourself in your spouses shoes. Try putting your needs last. Think of your marriage in terms of “we” rather than “I.” What is the best choice for your marriage?Be open and honest with your spouse. Engage in some give-and-take.Nov 18, 2015

Can a selfish person really love someone?

For this reason, selfish people can never truly love another, because they will be less willing to compromise. This will inevitably lead to one partner giving more of themselves than the other, which can cause resentment or confusion about feelings that are or arent expressed.

Why is my partner so selfish?

Selfishness can come out of a lack of understanding and experience about relationships, compromise, and sharing, Dr. Klapow says. For some, being in a relationship may be the first time they have not been able to have it all the way they want it all the time. Being selfish may even go down to your partners core.