Healthy relationship? Not sure? Here are some tell tale signs
Are you in a healthy relationship? Sometimes it is hard to tell or if you are reading into the little things too much. Here are some signs to help guide you.
The main cornerstones of a healthy relationship by popular opinions are;
TRUST
RESPECT
COMMUNICATION
SEX
Once you have established the above there are other signs that will help reassure you that your relationship is headed in the right direction. There are many thoughts on what a healthy relationship should look like but once you are in one that feels right you will want to support your partner in any way possible and you will become equal partners all while being your authentic self.
When you see couples together, you can usually see that they genuinely have fun together and want to be together, there is a deep connection.
Some relationship therapists will say that relationships are made on stronger connections and bonds however their foundations are laid on three important virtues that hold the most prevalence in a relationship – communication, compromise and commitment.
Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect. “Your partner values your beliefs and who you are as a person,” Dr. Eshilian-Oates explains. “They support your work, your dreams, they stick up for you, and they don't overstep your boundaries.” These include your physical and emotional boundaries.
There is also a little 24 Hour Rule is a simple and effective method for saving relationships, particularly when you are tempted to act out of high emotion: When emotion is high, don't let words fly. Stop! Give it 24 Hours before you act.
Well, if you have said yes to everything above then you are well on your way to having a successful and healthy relationship, if not, time to consider what is important going forward.
