Relationships are like plants. They need to be nurtured with love, care and understanding. Those who take relationships for granted pay a heavy price for their casual approach.
The best relationships are those that are built on respect, commitment and fulfillment, not to forget communication. In fact, good communication is the foundation stone of any healthy relationship.
You must learn to share your thoughts and feelings with your partner, even if they are unpleasant. Very often the fear of offending your partner makes you keep quiet, and suffer in silence. You are not only doing an injustice to yourself but also sowing unhappiness.
You must also trust each other. Suspicion breeds hate, jealousy and sorrow. Often, these feelings get out of control, and destroy relationships. The best way to keep the flame of trust shining bright is to confide in your partner. It removes mistrust, and does not allow misunderstandings to grow.
It also pays to be honest with each other. Don’t hesitate to brush unpleasant issues under the carpet. If you have done a wrong, let your partner know. You will feel stronger to face the next challenge.
Being a part of the ‘couple’ should not affect the sense of oneself. Establishing boundaries where needed helps maintain a balanced relationship. Love brings along many expectations that need to be met. Every partner expects something out of the other. But it is only when expectations are realistic and both the partners are able to meet them equitably that life is happy and content.
There are three stages in every relationship. The first is attraction. When you are attracted to a person, you wish to know more about him, his likes, dislikes, interests etc. Then you gather courage to make your first move like asking to come for a movie, dance or dinner.
The second is the “testing” stage. This is the stage when the relationship starts blooming. If you hide facts at this stage, or spread a web of lies, then you can be sure that the relationship will end in heartbreak.
The third is the conflict stage. As the relationship progresses, there will be conflicts and disagreements. Those who are able to handle these conflicts with trust and equanimity are able to keep the relationship going; the others simply flounder. So, learn to handle conflicts.
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