Although love is the foundation of any relationship, but it is not enough. In order to have a healthy relationship, you have to work on it.
Share your thoughts: Your dreams. Your fears. Your passions. Let your partner know everything. Take out some time each day just to talk about the things that are important to each of you, as individuals.
Eat together: Families that eat together, stay together. Eating healthy food together at a table will not only encourage good family nutrition, but provides a regular, sacred space for conversation and laughter.
Communicate Openly: Healthy couples don’t avoid conflict, but they do know how to keep the lines of communication open.
Have each other’s back: and let that be known.
Say it. Mean it: Saying “I love you” carries much more weight when you consistently do things that your partner values.
Show affection daily: Sex is one thing. Holding hands, a hug, a squeeze on the arm – all create connection and trust. If you’re not getting as much attention as you want, let it be known.
Recognize that all relationships have ups and downs: Just as you can’t expect to be happy all the time, you shouldn’t expect your relationship to be at a continuous high. When you make a long-term commitment to someone you have to be willing to ride the highs, as well as the lows, together.
Give your partner space: When partners have their on set of interests, friends, and time for themselves that makes them happier and less bored.
Trust your partner: One of the most important thing, never let your partner’s trust down.
Learn to Compromise: A stitch in time saves nine.
Be responsible for your own happiness: No other person can make you happy. It’s something you have to do on your own. If you feel it’s your partner’s fault, think again, and look within to find out what piece may be missing for you.
Give what you want to get: Our needs change with time. If you’d like to feel understood, try being more understanding. If you want to feel more love, try giving more. It’s a simple program that really works.
Strong relationships don’t just happen. In order to have a flourishing relationship with your significant other you have to do the work.
