Thereâs no short cut to a happy relationship. Even if itâs with the right person, it requires a lot of work from both parties.
However, itâs not as difficult as it seems. Having a great relationship isnât rocket science. All it requires is willing hearts ready to do the following.
1. Nurture common interests
You donât have to change your hobbies to fit in the relationship. Itâs important to remain honest to yourself and not lose your identity. Still, itâs also important to spend time doing things both of you can enjoy. For example, teach him how bake a cake and let him show you how to play the Xbox. It doesnât matter if youâre good at it, just, spend time together.
2. Communicate
In most great relationships youâll notice that both parties are completely involved with each other's lives. Itâs not being clingy, no. A long lasting relationship will require a lot of communication, speaking out small doubts, even the smallest aggravation. One of the major causes of breakups and divorce is feeling lonely in a relationship. Itâs important to maintain companionship and communication if you intend to grow.
3. Hold hands when walking
There has been no scientific explanation for this but holding hands when walking brings a closer connection between couples. It shows that both of you agree and are walking in step with each other.
4. Trust and forgive each other
Its human nature to want to hold a grudge but this wonât help cultivate a good relationship. No matter what they have done, you may always have to forgive your partner and completely let go of their mistake. Otherwise, you wonât grow if youâre harboring vendettas with the person you love. In the long run, itâs going to show.
5. Check in on each other
Donât you love it when you get surprise calls at the office from your partner? You donât have to chat for an hour. We get it, youâve got work to do. But, you can send a quick text to say youâre thinking about them. I bet you wouldnât mind one too.
6. Say âI love youâ
The most common excuse right now is that, âI donât want to say it too many times until it loses meaning.â
Hereâs the deal: If itâs true love, it wonât lose meaning. You donât have to act all macho in front of your partner. Just say it as many times as you feel like saying it. Itâs a great feeling to be loved you know.
7. Wish yours a good morning
Itâs not supposed to be a responsibility. Itâs just a way to let your partner know that they are an important part of your day. A simple greeting like that could brighten up their day.
8. Go to bed together
It may seem silly but you grow a deeper connection by taking a nap together. You can work around your hour to suit each other so that you have time to sleep together. Well, beyond the naughty *wink, spending time napping together brings you closer as a couple. You can plan the next dayâs work, clarify anything going on in your relationship and have time to just hang out and be friends.