Ways to keep relationships alive

Posted by WQ|mag Admin- A.K.A Kim  September 8, 2009. 

To A Successful Relationship

Relationships of any kind are an important part of our lives. While the levels of relationships may differ in nature (i.e. friends, family, significant other etc), they need to be strengthened on a daily basis if they are to be successful and continuously grow. Below is a short list on ways to help make your relationship stronger.

Trust:
Trust is one of the most important part of any relationship because without it, you have nothing. For example, imagine having your boyfriend or girlfriend falsely accuse you of being unfaithful because their friends “supposedly” saw you out somewhere with another man or woman. Having your partner doubt or not trust you, can be one of the most devastating things that can happen in a relationship. The point that is trying to be made here is that without trust, the relationship does not have much of foundation to build upon. So be sure to trust one another until you are given a reason not to.

Communication:
Why is communication so important to any relationship? Communication is key because it reveals not only what is right about the relationship but what it may be lacking as well. For example, a couple can have a good relationship but maybe one of the people involved tends to say and do things that hurts the other person, unintentionally of course. If the offended party chooses not to say anything to their significant other, the issue will only escalate in something bigger somewhere down the road. Not only that, the problem may not be as easily repaired due to the period of time that has been allowed for it to build up. Taking the time to communicate with one another about a minor things when they first occur is a positive because it not only prevents a small problem from becoming a larger one, it also brings the couple closer together.

Appreciate Each Other:
Similar to a child who receives a new toy. In the beginning they are inseparable but as time wears on, the interest level in that toy tends to wane a little bit. In relationships people tend to start out being so attentive to one another but as time goes by, they begin taking their partner for granted. In order to prevent this from happening, take moments during the day to compliment something about the other person. While there may not seem to be a need for doing this, a small compliment can go a long way and your significant other will appreciate you taking the time to say something nice about them.

Anything worth having will require hard work and relationships are no different. However with trust, open communication and taking the time to appreciate one another, your relationship can be both a happy and successful one.

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