many of us want to be in happy and
meaningful relationships but nowadays in
a dating scene plagued with
superficiality and an abundance of
choice making a relationship long-term
while staying sane is much easier said
than done the initial spark is great but
it takes a lot more than attraction to
sustain a relationship what are some
ways we can keep a healthy relationship
and ensure longevity with our partners
you may ask here are 12 signs you are in
a healthy relationship one you
communicate openly a great relationship
starts with transparency do you feel
like you could communicate about
anything with your partner from personal
needs to taboo topics do the both of you
take the time to listen and empathize
with each other good communication means
using assertive techniques which
includes welcoming body language
concentrate of listening and respectful
language to you argue this might sound
strange but arguing sometimes is
actually healthy in a relationship
otherwise you're probably just bottling
up your feelings and letting them turn
into resentment couples who communicate
well can argue effectively both parties
can state their opinions while trying to
understand where the other person is
coming from they also know when to
apologize when they are wrong this point
however shouldn't be confused with
destructive fighting in which couples
use aggressive behavior and language to
hurt each other when they disagree about
an issue three you keep relationship
details private it's normal to turn to
close friends and family for
relationship advice when you run into
conflict with your partner but making
your problems public on social media is
passive-aggressive and can damage the
trust you've built with them everyone
needs a sense of privacy to feel safe
including relationships for you don't
hold grudges the more you get to know
your partner the more you may get on
each other's nerves which is normal we
all get a little agitated from time to
time and say and do things we don't mean
that can upset our partners but holding
a grudge even after they apologized
sincerely can hurt your relationship in
the long run be sure to talk things out
instead when you're upset and learn to
let go
five you have realistic expectations the
perfect partner does
exist it takes a lot of work to keep a
relationship going
healthy couples understand that the key
to a long-lasting relationship is
commitment open communication and
compromise six you take time and space
for yourself being in a healthy
relationship doesn't mean you're glued
at the hip it means you can have
separate lives interests and friends and
maintain your own sense of individuality
without fearing that your partner is
going to be jealous or resentful having
a life outside of a relationship is
essential 7 you trust each other healthy
couples can spend time away from each
other without worrying about their
whereabouts or who they're with stalking
a partner on social media and asking
them for constant updates however our
signs of trust issues are codependency
trust means respecting your partner's
decisions and feeling secure 8 you enjoy
spending time together
whether that means dinner dates are
cuddling on the couch you enjoy spending
time with your partner no matter what a
healthy relationship involves taking
time out of your busy schedule to
connect with your partner it's not just
an obligation but a way for you to enjoy
life 9 your friends great couples share
common interests enjoy hanging out
together and making each other laugh
just like best friends healthy couples
can talk about anything and confide in
each other without fear of judgement
it's important to feel comfortable with
your partner 10 you make decisions
together healthy relationships aren't a
power struggle they are a partnership
that allows both individuals to have
equal say if you disagree on which
restaurant to go to for your date one of
you may have to give in but next weekend
the choice should be yours compromise is
key 11 you get intimate yes sex is
extremely beneficial in healthy
relationships but so is intimacy
intimacy can be bonding sexually or
otherwise familiarity or romance
maintaining a healthy relationship means
courting your partner with affection
quality time gift-giving or other forms
of love language 12
lastly you make each other better fixing
is not the same as supporting healthy
relationships consist of couples that
love one another for who they are not
who they want them to be
are there items on this list that you
and your partner practice regularly let
us know in the comments below
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