Good relationship improves all aspects of our life and strengthens our health and mind. It is more than something we want, it’s something we need to keep us happy, healthy and productive. But that doesn’t come automatically. They take an investment in time and energy as well as social skills that can be learned.
Let’s take a look at some things that couples do to have a happy and healthy relationship.
Always appreciate your
partner
Everybody knows the importance of saying “I love
you.” But believe it or not, those may not be the magic words your partner is
really longing to hear. “The number one way to improve your relationship is to
make your partner feel consistently appreciated
Be careful how you speak to each other. Over the years
I’ve found that if you want to say something unpleasant, wait a day! Tomorrow
comes, and the odds are, you won’t want to say it anymore. You can’t take back unpleasant
words; they are the things that break people up.
Be a therapist to your partner
Have fun with your partner
Playing scrabble game in your
apartment, hitting the zoo or an amusement park, even the swings at your local
playground isn’t just for kids. In fact, a sense of child-like fun may be just
what you need to fill a void in your relationship when you’ve reached a point
where all you talk about is dull and dry.
Don’t keep secrets
from your partner
Many believe trust is the foundation of every
relationship, but there are a lot of things that actually make up the
foundation.
Trust plays an integral role in building a
relationship. When trust is broken in a relationship, it takes time and
willingness on the part of both people involved to repair it and heal.
Always cultivate the idea to speak the truth no
matter what the consequences. Being honest is the only way to be at peace with
yourself and your partner.
Keep
communication open
Lack of
communication is one of the biggest causes of unhappiness, so make sure you
keep the line of communication open to have a happy relationship.
If something
is bothering you, talk about it; don’t assume your partner should know what is
wrong about you. Assumption doesn’t improve one’s relationship but rather
complicate issues.
Create Habitual Intimacy
This is about creating physical connections, i.e. small
gestures that become part of your routine. (For instance, consciously deciding
to hug your partner from the back when cooking or trying to always hold hands
while walking) are things that keep lovers close to each other.
You can’t constantly bring it up or use it against the
other person. It’s not healthy and you’re only creating a bigger problem in the
end. It may take some work, but make a decision and commit to that work.
Intimacy
Sex is good, sex is great,
but it’s the easy part. Intimacy is what makes relationships last.
It requires honest communication and openness about concerns, fears and
sadness, as well as hopes, dreams and happiness.
Create Time
for your partner
In relationships distance is not
measured in miles, but in affection. Two people can be right next to each
other and yet miles apart. So don’t ignore the one you love, because lack
of concern often hurts more than angry words.
In
a healthy relationship, you get what you put in. You get nothing less and
nothing more.There is no room for selfishness. If you want love,
give love.
If you want to see a smile, give a smile. Don’t be
concerned with who’s right; be concerned with loving and being loved, caring
and being cared for.
what are your own keys to keep a Relationship Strong and Healthy?
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