The key to a successful relationship is having two partners who are ready to make the relationship work. To make your relationship work, here are five things your relationship needs now.
1. SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES
A relationship with shared responsibilities is more fulfilling and couples in relationships with shared responsibilities are happier when compared to other couples. It’s wrong when it’s just one partner doing everything.
2. COUPLE TIME
You and your partner need to spend more time alone. The married ones who have kids also need to spend time alone without the kids. Spending time alone with your partner is important for your relationship as it helps strengthen the bond and build more connections between you and your partner.
3. BE EACH OTHER’S CHEERLEADER
Your relationship needs you to support your partner and needs your partner to do same. Avoid being negative and seeking every opportunity to put your partner down. Quit criticizing your partner. You have to be each other’s biggest cheerleader. Your partner should be able to turn to you when they are discouraged and should also be happy to share with you when they succeed. Learn to support your partner.
4. SET GOALS AS A COUPLE
Your relationship needs goals. You need to have individual goals and goals as a couple. Setting goals as a couple helps you feel secure in your relationship. Trust is also built when you set goals as a couple.
5. FREEDOM TO EXPRESS YOURSELF
Your relationship needs the freedom of each partner to express themselves. You should be able to express your feelings if you feel hurt and not bottle up your feelings. You shouldn’t confuse expressing yourself with yelling at your partner.
Phil