Power struggles — and the stress that accompanies them — are a fact of intimate life. This doesn't mean your relationship is on the rocks or that your partner has suddenly turned into an arrogant jerk. Every relationship, even those that may look perfect from the outside, has its share of stress, conflict, and emotionally charged disagreements.

So what can you realistically expect?

• You will be disappointed.

• Your feelings will change.

• You won't meet each other's every need.

• You will learn how to forgive.