Hola Beauties, relationships are not easy; they require work and commitment if you want a healthy and solid relationship. In this article, you will find 5 things that make a relationship work, whether you are in a new or long-term relationship.
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This Post is About 5 Things that make a relationship work.
1. Acceptance and Patience
Nobody is perfect; we all have little things that might get into our partner’s skin or annoy them, but we need to accept those things instead of constantly pointing out all the flaws they have and don’t like.
I have been with my husband for almost 5 years, and I can say with total confidence that we have the healthiest relationship, and one of the main reasons is acceptance.
You need to be able to accept and love your partner’s flaws and work with them. If you always get upset and fight, this can eventually destroy your relationship. Be open-minded and patient, and remember that not everything has to be perfect; acceptance and patience are the keys to a strong relationship.
I asked my dad once what the key to a long marriage was. He was married to my mom for 43 years before he passed away, and he said patience is fundamental for a long-term and good relationship.
2. Respect and Honesty
Always be respectful of your partner’s beliefs and thoughts; as I mentioned before, be open-minded because when you are in a relationship, it is not just about you but the other person, too.
Honesty is crucial, but do not confuse being honest with being rude. It’s essential to be open with your partner and let them know how you feel or what you think of a situation but do it with respect so they feel listened to and understand that you are coming from a place of love and not criticism.
You want to be in a relationship where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts, feel respected and can be yourself.
3. Have Boundaries
Set boundaries from the beginning of the relationship, how you want to be treated, and each other’s expectations. It is here when good communication is critical because you must bring to your partner your concerns, needs, and expectations from the relationship.
It is essential also to set boundaries as individuals. For example, I am very outgoing; I like to go out occasionally, have some drinks with friends, and have a good time. My husband is the opposite; he likes to be at home and does not drink, but he respects the way I am, and I do the same.
We have a lot of moments together every day at home. Still, we also have times when he wants to be at home playing games online, and I go out with friends, and that’s okay because even though we are in a relationship, we are also individuals and need time for ourselves.
You need to be able to compromise and do things in a way that is beneficial for both and not for just one of you.
4. Be Supportive and Teamwork
In a healthy and strong relationship, you need to see your partner as a team member and work together as it is. No matter what kind of situation you have to deal with, you have to do it together as a team and support each other decisions and plans.
Life changes constantly, and we have to make decisions as we go, so it’s critical that your relationship is open to support no matter the situation ( Good or Bad).
5. Love and Affection
It’s essential to show your love and be affectionate with your partner. Tell them how proud you are, how good they look, or how lucky you feel to be with them.
Always have time to be together and share common hobbies or habits; quality time is fundamental for a healthy and happy relationship.
Be as romantic as possible, tell them you love them as much as you want, and remind them how happy you feel being by their side.
Okay Beauties, I hope this small guide with 5 Things that make a relationship work gives you an idea of key elements for a healthy and strong relationship.
For me, these 5 tips for a happy relationship are crucial, and they are the reason why my relationship with my husband is amazing, why we never fight, and why we live in harmony and happiness.
Relationships require work and commitment, but you can be happiest if you respect, listen, and love.
Love you all ❤
Adriana
