Everyone's relationship is unique, and
people come together for many different
reasons. But there are some things that
good relationships have in common.
Knowing the basic principles of healthy
relationships helps keep them
meaningful, fulfilling and exciting in
both happy times and sad:
What makes a healthy love
relationship?
Staying involved with each
other. Some relationships get stuck
in peaceful coexistence, but without
truly relating to each other and
working together. While it may seem
stable on the surface, lack of
involvement and communication
increases distance. When you need to
talk about something important, the
connection and understanding may
no longer be there.
Getting through conflict. Some
couples talk things out quietly, while
others may raise their voices and
passionately disagree. The key in a
strong relationship, though, is not to
be fearful of conflict. You need to be
safe to express things that bother you
without fear of retaliation, and be
able to resolve conflict without
humiliation, degradation or insisting
on being right.
Keeping outside relationships
and interests alive. No one person
can meet all of our needs, and
expecting too much from someone
can put a lot of unhealthy pressure on
a relationship. Having friends and
outside interests not only
strengthens your social network, but
brings new insights and stimulation
to the relationship, too.
Communicating. Honest, direct
communication is a key part of any
relationship. When both people feel
comfortable expressing their needs,
fears, and desires, trust and bonds
are strengthened. Non verbal cues—
body language like eye contact,
leaning forward or away, or touching
someone's arm—are critical to
communication.
www.josiahdele.blogspot.com
people come together for many different
reasons. But there are some things that
good relationships have in common.
Knowing the basic principles of healthy
relationships helps keep them
meaningful, fulfilling and exciting in
both happy times and sad:
What makes a healthy love
relationship?
Staying involved with each
other. Some relationships get stuck
in peaceful coexistence, but without
truly relating to each other and
working together. While it may seem
stable on the surface, lack of
involvement and communication
increases distance. When you need to
talk about something important, the
connection and understanding may
no longer be there.
Getting through conflict. Some
couples talk things out quietly, while
others may raise their voices and
passionately disagree. The key in a
strong relationship, though, is not to
be fearful of conflict. You need to be
safe to express things that bother you
without fear of retaliation, and be
able to resolve conflict without
humiliation, degradation or insisting
on being right.
Keeping outside relationships
and interests alive. No one person
can meet all of our needs, and
expecting too much from someone
can put a lot of unhealthy pressure on
a relationship. Having friends and
outside interests not only
strengthens your social network, but
brings new insights and stimulation
to the relationship, too.
Communicating. Honest, direct
communication is a key part of any
relationship. When both people feel
comfortable expressing their needs,
fears, and desires, trust and bonds
are strengthened. Non verbal cues—
body language like eye contact,
leaning forward or away, or touching
someone's arm—are critical to
communication.
www.josiahdele.blogspot.com
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