QUALITIES OF A GOOD LIFE PARTNER
QUALITIES OF A GOOD RELATIONSHIP
All romantic relationships go through ups and downs and they all take work,
commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change with your partner. But whether
your relationship is just starting out or you’ve been together for years, there
are steps you can take to build a healthy relationship. Even if you’ve
experienced a lot of failed relationships in the past or have struggled before
to rekindle the fires of romance in your current relationship, you can find ways
to stay connected, find fulfillment, and enjoy lasting happiness. What makes a
healthy relationship? Every relationship is unique, and people come together for
many different reasons. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing a
common goal for exactly what you want the relationship to be and where you want
it to go. And that’s something you’ll only know by talking deeply and honestly
with your partner. However, there are also some characteristics that most
healthy relationships have in common. Knowing these basic principles can help
keep your relationship meaningful, fulfilling and exciting whatever goals you’re
working towards or challenges you’re facing together. You maintain a meaningful
emotional connection with each other. You each make the other feel loved and
emotionally fulfilled. There’s a difference between being loved and feeling
loved. When you feel loved, it makes you feel accepted and valued by your
partner, like someone truly gets you. Some relationships get stuck in peaceful
coexistence, but without the partners truly relating to each other emotionally.
While the union may seem stable on the surface, a lack of ongoing involvement
and emotional connection serves only to add distance between two people. You’re
not afraid of (respectful) disagreement. Some couples talk things out quietly,
while others may raise their voices and passionately disagree. The key in a
strong relationship, though, is not to be fearful of conflict. You need to feel
safe to express things that bother you without fear of retaliation, and be able
to resolve conflict without humiliation, degradation, or insisting on being
right. You keep outside relationships and interests alive.Despite the claims of
romantic fiction or movies, no one person can meet all of your needs. In fact,
expecting too much from your partner can put unhealthy pressure on a
relationship. To stimulate and enrich your romantic relationship, it’s important
to sustain your own identity outside of the relationship, preserve connections
with family and friends, and maintain your hobbies and interests. [Read: Making
Good Friends] You communicate openly and honestly. Good communication is a key
part of any relationship. When both people know what they want from the
relationship and feel comfortable expressing their needs, fears, and desires, it
can increase trust and strengthen the bond between you.
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