Do you believe the inability to budge or compromise could be one of the major downfalls in a relationship?

Yes I do believe that it could be a major downfall in a relationship, any good well rounded relationship has to have some compromises.

I ALWAYS agree to disagree. It's a good compromise, and it works!...

Very good question. I do believe it would be a problem if those in a relationship were not able to compromise.

the lack of compromise can be a problem, but also people need to learn how to take the time to listen to each other when they aren't angry. sometimes it's not a matter of compromise but of understanding where the other is coming from.
that understanding can bring about the compromise if it was necessary.

You know that that really means: "you are wrong! We agree!"

I'm glad you agree, Criollo. You know me so well already...lol

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there has to be compromises in most relationships for them to work.

As long as the compromises are not all one sided. Good communication and knowing when to compromise makes for a strong relationship

Compromising and budging is about respecting each other and caring. You have to do it. Basically because when you love each other its important. I suppose if whatever it was though comes against what you believe in and makes that person very unhappy, may be the relationship couldnt work.

I completely agree that compromise is an important part of the success of a relationship, but it does have to be from both sides.

There shouldn't be score keeping, just well reasoned, listened to opinions and a rational discussion to agree where you end up.

Sometimes, that compromise you make might make you feel negative, but a relationship like the vast majority of things has to be about the bigger picture.

A couple I knew, tried to make compromises by taking it in turns - it wasn't long before one side started manipulating the situation so that they would create a situation that they would make a very minor compromise on, knowing full well that there was a bigger issue to be dealt with.

I know it won't come as any surprise when I tell you that the couple are no longer together.

Talking is a one way thing, discussion is a two way thing where the focus from both sides needs to be to listen to the other sides opinion and think before responding.

Yes, absolutely. If one won't compromise ever, it means the other party will always have to give in to everything. In the beginning of a relationship that can seem okay, but with time may become unbearable.
I think many overcompromise in the beginning of a relationship, because we are so into the other person. Probably the reason why ppl shouldn't rush into things.