Love is necessary for any happy romantic relationship, but it is not sufficient. Both parties must be willing to work on their relationship in order for it to be healthy. There are 10 techniques to keep your relationship strong listed below.
1. Honesty
This is a crucial component of communication. Healthy relationships require two individuals to be entirely honest with themselves and each other about how they feel and what they're thinking.
2. Make use of the word "we."
Couples who communicate with the pronouns "we" are happier, calmer, and more satisfied with their relationships than couples who communicate with the pronouns "you," "me," and "I." The word "we," is a game changer. It activates a connectivity program in the brain, allowing us to shift from a "you vs. me" perspective to a collaborative one. We become more compassionate and generous as a result of this collaborative approach.
3. Spend quality time.
You fall in love with each other through looking at each other and listening to each other. You may maintain the falling in love feeling throughout time if you continue to look and listen with the same attentiveness. You probably have wonderful memories of your first dates with your significant other. Everything felt new and exciting, and you probably spent hours simply chatting or brainstorming new and exciting things to try. However, as time passes, the pressures of work, family, other obligations, and the need we all have for alone time can make finding time together more difficult.:
4. Vulnerability
Vulnerability comes easily when you're open and honest in a relationship. You're not in a healthy relationship if you don't trust your spouse to stand by you no matter what.
5. Keep the plaufulness alive
Regardless of our age, we all like playing. Have a good time with your friends; do something silly with them; and simply let go. In addition, instead of getting defensive the next time your partner says something that annoys you, consider answering with a joke.
6. Stay connected through communication .
A healthy partnership relies on effective communication. You feel comfortable and happy when you have a positive emotional connection with your companion. People stop relating when they stop communicating well, and times of change or stress can exacerbate the distance. It may sound simplistic, but as long as you communicate, you should be able to work through whatever issues you're having.
7. Tell your partner what you need, don't make them guess
It's not always easy to express your needs. For one thing, many of us don't devote enough time to considering what matters most to us in a relationship.
8. Give your partner space
When two porcupines are trying to stay warm, they will move closer to each other. However, if they get too close, their spines stab one other. In human relationships, the same thing happens: we seek closeness but yet want space. The idea is to find that sweet spot where we can feel the love that comes with being in a relationship but also giving each partner enough space so that neither of them feels stung by the other's spines (feelings of lost individuality, feeling crowded, and so on).
9. Share your thoughts
Your aspirations. Your anxieties. Your interests. Allow your lover to see you for who you truly are. Set aside some time each day to talk about the things that matter to each of you individually. This is one of the most important things you can do to strengthen your connection.
10. Resolve disagreements as a group.
It's all too easy to get stuck in a win/lose dynamic when couples dispute. Consider the disagreement as an issue that you and your partner must solve together, rather than a battle that you must win. Before you give in to the temptation of blaming the other person, consider stating "we."
