A relationship where love and respect exist is the best kind of relationship to have. Respect is a trait that’s lacking in many relationships, and everything would go wrong when respect is missing.
Respect would make couples understand each other more and solve situations better. When there is respect, there would also be peace.
These are some signs it exists in your relationship.
1. YOU LISTEN TO EACH OTHER
In a relationship where partners respect each other, they tend to listen to each other. Partners communicate, and listening is an important part of communication.
2. YOU VALUE EACH OTHER’S OPINION
It doesn’t just end at listening to each other; respect would make you value each other’s opinion even when you don’t agree.
While other couples would boil over when they can’t agree, respectful partners would dialogue and try to find a solution to their disagreement.
3. YOU WORK AS A TEAM
You would work as a team when you respect each other; you would do things together, communicate with each other and not just act like you don’t care. With respect, teamwork is easily built.
4. YOU DON’T GO BELOW THE BELT
When you don’t respect each other, it would be easy to throw insults at each other at the slightest instance. But respectful couples don’t do this; they don’t insult each just because of a disagreement and misunderstanding.
5. PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE IS FAR AWAY FROM THE RELATIONSHIP
Physical abuse and emotional abuse are a part of many relationships. A lot of couples tend to hurt each other physically and emotionally; but respectful couples don’t do this.
6. YOU DON’T BOIL OVER WHEN ONE PARTNER DOES
Even in situations where one partner boils over, the other tends to respect the relationship they have and not do same. It would be hard for two respectful partners to lose it at once in a relationship. And if they do, they would be sorry they did and apologise later on.
7. YOU APOLOGISE
Apologies tend to be hard for many couples, but in a relationship where respect exists, partners tend to apologise to each other when a wrong is done.
When partners value and respect each other, they would apologise, rather than let troubles and woes take over the relationship.
8. YOU APPRECIATE EACH OTHER
You can’t respect each other enough and not appreciate each other. When respect exists, you would appreciate each other and appreciate the roles and efforts you both put into the relationship.
9. YOU PLAY YOUR PART
When respect exists in a relationship, playing your part would be easier. Couples who respect each other tend to play their roles well to the best of their abilities. They don’t just relax and let the other partner do everything; they both play their parts.
10. YOU BOTH LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES
In a respectful relationship, couples don’t keep making same mistakes, time and time again. They aren’t perfect couples, but they tend to learn from the mistakes they make and move on.
Nothing beats a respectful relationship; when respect exists in a relationship, the relationship would be beautiful.
Try to have respect for that partner you claim to love and build a respectful relationship with each other.
Shawn