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Are you and your SO up front about each other's perceived flaws?

Asked by nikipedia (28077points) June 17th, 2011

No one’s perfect. If there’s something you perceive as a flaw in your significant other, do you tell him/her? Does it matter what the flaw is? If so, what determines if you acknowledge it or not?

For example, suppose you have a good intellectual connection with your partner, but you know that objectively s/he isn’t especially bright. Would you ever bring it up?

What if you’re attracted to him/her, but you know objectively s/he isn’t really that good-looking?

What about things that can be changed, like weight gain, skin problems, or clothing choices? Laziness, procrastination, or lateness? Do you just accept flaws like these as part of your partner and never bring it up, or address them somehow?

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