This post is all about how to keep a relationship healthy and strong for long term.
Whether you are dating someone or have been in a relationship for years, healthy and strong relationships are built from trust, commitment, mutual respect, and constant efforts. All these four aspects play a huge role in developing a relationship even further. Think of the time when you first met your partner and immediately felt some connection and effortless spark.
After a certain point, maintaining that spark in a relationship takes some serious effort and work. While every relationship is different, there is always a scope for improvement to better your relationship as you grow old together.
Here are the 10 ways to improve your relationship with your partner:
1. Communication is the key
In any relationship, I honestly feel communication is the key. It is something that makes all the difference. I have seen my friends and family members struggling to communicate with their partners. I feel strong and healthy relationships are built on proper communication. Always take out time for your partner and ask something that matters to them, listen more intently to each other, and try to be a good listener first with your partner.
2. Take out time for each other once in a while
Between a busy schedule and nonstop responsibilities, it is important to take out some time for your partner. Assign a dedicated date or days in a month, whichever works for you to strengthen your bond, connection, and intimacy. Taking your partner out for a dinner date is a good way to bring back that fresh energy and spark that is so needed in a relationship.
3. Say “Thank You” whenever you can
I think in a relationship, little appreciation even for the smallest things can go a long way. In relationships that have gone on for years and have fallen into set routines, we might get too comfortable expecting the partners to meet all the needs, whether it is about doing the daily chores or how they treat us. Saying a simple thank you for making the food or giving a compliment that “you are looking nice” enforces their good behavior and makes them feel that they are special as well as helps you to remember why you love them so much. Expressing appreciation and gratitude in a relationship is very important, it keeps you grounded as a person.
4. Check with your partner from time to time
In a relationship, it is important to check with your partner from time to time how they have been doing. It is important to know how is your partner feeling. Take out time to ask questions like “Is everything Ok?” or “Do you need my help for something”? Such an action of yours will rule out many big fights and make them feel that you care for them. Discussing your problems, trigger points, and emotions will make your bond more strong and healthy.
I must say hiding your problems from your partner is not a solution at all. The night is the best time to discuss such things as that is the time you remain free and not preoccupied with other things.
5. Remember small things which your partners want
Always take note of things that your partner wants. It can be a small thing like taking your partner out for dinner to their favorite restaurant or buying them a gift they want on their birthday or anniversary. This will help in keeping them happy as well as they will feel being heard by you.
6. Let go of the past
Honestly, there is no point bringing back past issues again and again that are already resolved. The habit of bringing up past issues will only hamper the relationship more. So, it is important for partners not to hold back on past problems or issues, if you genuinely want your relationship to become more workable, stronger, and healthy.
7. Show your affection whenever you can
From complementing your partner from time to time to grabbing your partner’s hand in the restaurant to going to bed together, helps in maintaining that spark in a relationship. Physical touch is extremely crucial in keeping romance and spark alive in a long-term relationship. Hugging your partner unexpectedly or holding their hands while watching TV, such action of yours will only help in building your relationship even stronger.
8. Give your partner their space
It is very important to learn your partner’s boundaries. Every person is different, you need to understand what your partner’s likes and dislikes are. For example, if your partner is working and he/she don’t like disturbance during work hours, then you need to learn to respect their approach to work. Giving them space, when they really need it will allow them to value you more as they will find you more understanding and caring.
9. Laugh together loud
The idea of being in a relationship is to enjoy the person you love. Sharing a few jokes or watching a funny movie together and laughing your heart out together makes the bond even more special and great. So, it is important to laugh together at least once every single day to keep the relationship alive and fresh.
10. Take out time for yourself
To be loved by others, you need to first learn to love yourself. Only when you feel great about yourself, you will be able to pass on that great energy to others. So, take out more time for yourself and indulge in activities you genuinely love doing. It can be anything like dancing, singing, painting, etc. because when you love yourself naturally the other person will fall in love with you more and more for who you are.
Conclusion:
No relationship is perfect. One has to make equal efforts to make it workable for each other. A good understanding, proper communication, and a sense of gratitude for having that partner in life make a relationship more beautiful and enjoyable in long term. I hope the above 10 ways for keeping a relationship strong and healthy have helped you in some ways to make the relationship more workable for you.
Do let me know in the comment section, which is that one thing that you do to keep your relationship alive and enjoyable. I would love to hear from you:)
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