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Having a successful relationship takes work from both partners. Great relationships don’t always come easy. If you find the right partner, that’s half the battle. But, no matter how long you’re with that person, you have to continuously work on your relationship and try to find ways you can improve it. The following are 5 keys to a successful relationship.
1. Communication:
I can’t stress the importance of communication enough. If you aren’t able to open up and talk about things, than you don’t have a solid relationship. When people have things on their mind and let them go without discussing it, it usually manifests itself elsewhere.
For example if something your partner said hurt your feelings and you don’t talk about it, you might find yourself getting annoyed at everything they do. You may start nitpicking at them. In reality it’s not those little things bothering you but what they said that hurt your feelings.
Without communication, many of us hold a grudge. Holding a grudge is definitely not productive for a relationship. One important rule about communications is to talk in a respectful manner. Just spewing out whatever is on your mind in any tone of voice is not communication. Talking is great but if you don’t do it with respect, it’s pointless. Also remember to not only talk about things but to be a good listener too.
2. Honesty:
Being honest and not lying is crucial to a good relationship. Even “white lies” are not healthy for a good relationship.
3. Trust:
If you can’t trust your partner, than there’s a problem. You know you’re in a good relationship when you don’t worry about your partner cheating on you. Those thought aren’t on your mind at all. You never worry when your partner is working late. If you find that you’re becoming suspicious of your partner, than that’s not a good sign.
4. Take Things Slow:
Set boundaries, & make sure he knows them. If he doesn’t respect them, then he’s not the one for you. Stick to them no matter what. Let things happen naturally. Do not rush. Get to know each other through conversations.
Don’t stop seeing friends or make the relationship a priority over anything. Do not be clingly or needy in anyway. Don’t get all wrapped up in the other person.
5. Respect:
A healthy relationship has a key element of mutual respect for one another. Its okay to disagree but you must respect each others opinions and differences.
6. Dependability:
It is important to have dependability in a relationship. Having a partner that is dependable and reliable will give you a great sense of security within the relationship. When times are tough and you hit rocky patches in your life it is important to know that somebody will be there for you.
UMMM said:
Where is sex
RUtaba Yaqub said:
Anyone who thinks sex is definitely important, will probably end up being divorced. Sex is a very pleasureful experience and is a good thing to have in a relationship. But if your looking for something to last a lifetime, than basing sex as a very important factor in your relationship is not good. Very few keep the sexual pace up through their marriage. Everyone hits lulls and sex does drop off in frequency as the years go by. So sex is something that is to be enjoyed between each other but should not be something that is extremely important. Relationships that are based on sex as a high priority, rarely last.
Save it for your honeymoon! 🙂
Letters to My Spouse said:
I would also add a relationship rooted in prayer:)
RUtaba Yaqub said:
Nice thought!
Bigben73 said:
anyone who thinks sex ISNT important will probably end up divorced… a “pleasant experience”???
i got news for you… YOURE DOING IT WRONG!!!
RUtaba Yaqub said:
It is important but shouldn’t be a priority!
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