9 qualities every good relationship needs besides love
Love is obviously a must, but there are quite a few other things every good relationship needs.
When it comes to having a lasting relationship, love doesn't conquer all. It takes more than
that.
Combining love with the other things every good relationship needs is a great recipe to having a truly incredible and happy life together.
1. TRUST: Trust is one of the most important things every good relationship needs. Without
trust, you spend all your time worrying about what your partner says or does. If you're the
one lying, you wonder if they are too. Trust makes you feel comfortable sharing your secret hopes and dreams. It gives you the freedom to share your heart with another. Without it, you basically have an untrustworthy friend.
2. COMPASSION: No relationship is 100% happy
24/7. Both of you will have bad days. You'll
say things you regret. This is where
compassion comes in. When bad days or
things happen, you need to be
compassionate and do what you can to
understand and help your partner. Obviously,
this works both ways. Compassion helps
show each of you that the other cares.
3. COMPROMISE: When you combine two lives
together, you can't expect to continue living
your life the exact same way you used to.
Each of you have your own habits, hobbies
and quirks. It takes compromise on both
sides to live happily together. If you're not
willing to make compromises, the relationship
will simply dissolve into an endless
argument. That's not to say you have to give
up everything, but compromise is necessary.
4. COMMUNICATION: Many couples fail simply
because they don't communicate. They talk
about the little things like their day or what's
for dinner. They push aside anything that
might seem uncomfortable or might lead to a
fight. Communication is crucial. Make time to
talk about what's bothering you. Even if it
causes an argument, at least you'll get it out
in the open and be able to fix it. Don't hold
everything in. Talk.
5. SELFLESSNESS: While you shouldn't ever
stay in a relationship where it's all take and
no give, you should be willing to be selfless.
Don't do something for your partner just so
you get something in return. Truly happy
relationships succeed because both people
are selfless. They give to their partner just to
see them smile. It's such a simple thing and
when it goes both ways, it creates a balanced
relationship.
6. ACCEPTANCE: You may not like to hear this,
but no one is perfect. Both you and your
partner have flaws. You will annoy each
other. That's part of being in love. However,
you have to accept that neither one of you is
perfect. Acceptance allows you to look past
simple little flaws and focus on what's most
important – the fact that the two of you are
perfect for each other.
7. LOYALTY: This one should be obvious. If
you're not loyal in a relationship, you don't
really have a relationship. Loyalty means
supporting your partner and standing by their
side. It also means not cheating. You
shouldn't be ashamed to stand by your
partner. When you're both loyal, you always
know you have the support you need, no
matter what happens.
8. FORGIVENESS: Both of you are human and
will make mistakes. While there are some
things you might not be able to forgive, the
majority of mistakes are forgivable if you're
willing to talk things out and make changes.
Before immediately placing blame and giving
up on a relationship, take the time to talk and
forgive each other. Relationships are rocky
sometimes, but forgiveness helps you
navigate the rockiest roads.
9. OBSERVATION: You can't fix problems or be
there for your partner if you aren't paying
attention to the relationship. Take the time to
observe each other and learn the signs that
signal their emotions. Pay close attention to
your relationship so you can work on it before
it's too late. Of course, if you both love each
other, you're probably already extremely
attentive.
Love is a beautiful thing, but without hard work,
relationships fall apart. All of these traits help
you create great relationships.
Add these to love and you'll notice your
relationships improve. What other things do you
think good relationships need?
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