{"id":17482,"date":"2013-02-04T17:59:43","date_gmt":"2013-02-05T01:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lmlrn.com\/?p=400"},"modified":"2021-02-25T05:50:09","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T05:50:09","slug":"10-ways-to-have-a-great-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/life\/10-ways-to-have-a-great-relationship","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to have a great relationship to live a great life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like anything worth having, a healthy relationship isn’t easy. They reflect everything we feel inside and we project our internal emotions<\/strong> onto the other person constantly. Self awareness becomes a necessity to help us understand the impact we are having on the other person and by improving this, our quality of life is improved.<\/p>\n

By applying these thoughts, I feel confident and I have a bigger ability to give<\/em><\/strong> in my relationship and I hope it does the same for you.<\/p>

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1. Honesty, Honesty, Honesty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"healthyThis isn\u2019t necessarily as black and white as it may seem. Honesty is about being sincere with your partner when it comes to what you want out of a relationship and how you are feeling at any moment.<\/p>\n

The term \u2018being yourself\u2019<\/em> <\/strong>is often misused and in a relationship, you have to learn to become 100% authentic<\/strong>. This is the only way you will create the environment you both need.<\/p>\n

Honesty in a relationship is an obvious requirement. Giving your partner the same courtesy you would expect is very important. Respecting yourself enough to respect your partner is what it\u2019s about.<\/p>\n

2. Think About What You Can Give<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Being in a committed relationship should mean that you are always thinking about what you can give your partner.<\/p>\n

Making the decision<\/strong> to always be thinking about what you can give instead of what you can take, will nourish the relationship and it will become a source of energy for the both of you.<\/p>\n

The famous JFK<\/a><\/strong> quote could have said; \u2018ask not what your relationship can do for you, but what you can do for your relationship\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Make Yourself Vulnerable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Being out of your comfort zone<\/strong> is never easy but this is the only area of growth we have. In a relationship, this can be a time when you express how you feel, give an honest account of your past or when you admit you made a mistake.<\/p>\n

You are opening yourself up to criticism. This vulnerability is letting go and being authentic.<\/p>\n

Allowing your true emotions to come out, and allowing someone else to do the same is what a true relationship is about.<\/p>\n

4. Take The Blame First<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When a problem or conflict occurs, as is inevitable to happen, look at yourself as the cause of the issue first. It goes without saying that you should act with compassion and understanding but as well as that, ask yourself if this is something that you created and how you could have avoided this situation.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to blame the other person, but being in a relationship is about holding yourself accountable and being honest<\/strong>. See yourself as the cause of the problem first and solve it.<\/p>\n

This thought process will make you look for any underlying issues and stop you blaming others when you should be looking at yourself first.<\/p>

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5. Be There<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Spending time with your partner means being in the moment and present<\/strong> with them. It doesn\u2019t mean texting, answering the phone to talk to your friends, or being distracted with what you have going on at work.<\/p>\n

All of these can wait.<\/p>\n

When you are in their presence, appreciate and respect it. Listen deeply. Close off the rest of the world. Look into their eyes. Be together and not just around each other.
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6. Respect Them Above All<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Respecting your partner is about acting and doing everything as if they were there with you, when they are not. Taking care of the way you treat them is one thing, but how you act and carry yourself when they are not there is important.<\/p>\n

A good sign of a healthy relationship is a high level of respect for one another no matter where you are or who you\u2019re talking to.<\/p>\n

7. Surprises<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whether it\u2019s a special occasion or not, a small surprise goes a long way. It can be something small that they\u2019ve been talking about or something they want to do. It doesn\u2019t always have to be something life changing, just something.<\/p>\n

Whatever it is you do, bear in mind that you are their partner and you should be the one taking advantage of the opportunity you\u2019ve been given to pay attention to what they like and making it happen for them.<\/p>\n

If not you, then who?<\/p>\n

8. Have As Much Fun As Possible<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You\u2019ve found each other. Now spend as much time as you have enjoying your time together as much as possible. Joke around, don\u2019t take life too seriously and find ways to have fun in any situation.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the fact that you have someone with whom you have so much in common, someone who makes you so happy<\/strong>, and enjoy every minute with them. It\u2019s hard to have any conflict when you have this attitude.<\/p>\n

9. Travel Together<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Traveling<\/strong> is a great experience for anyone. Some trips can be life changing so experiencing that with a partner can create a solid bond. Taking yourself out of your usual comfort zone can also be a good way to see how your partner acts in different surroundings.<\/p>\n

Being away from home is a great way to bond as there will be fewer distractions. You can focus on each other and get to know each other that much better.<\/p>\n

10. Express How You Feel, Often<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Make sure they know how you feel. Don\u2019t hold anything in and hope that they \u2018just know\u2019 how you feel. If something turns out the way you didn\u2019t like, don\u2019t just bottle it up. It won\u2019t improve if you don\u2019t say something about it.<\/p>\n

Tell your partner how you feel about them on a regular basis. Say “I Love You”<\/strong><\/em> regularly. By being authentic about it and not seeking approval, you will make each and every moment that much more special by expressing how you truly feel.<\/p>\n

What do you do to create a great relationship?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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