Only People Who Agree With These 21 Things Maintain Successful Relationships
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Even if you’re the kind who believes in soulmates and a happy ever after, relationships require a lot of hard work to make them last. And not just from you, but from your partner too. So, if you’ve been having a little bit of trouble in paradise lately, it’s time for you to review your relationship and see what can be done to make it better.
Below are given 21 signs of a lasting a relationship. If you agree with them and practice them, nothing can tear the two of you apart.
1. You trust your partner completely and whole-heartedly.
There are no secrets between the two of you. No lies either.
2. You don’t let your anger rule.
No, when a fight breaks out, you keep your calm and never let things spiral out of control.
3. You and your partner are on the same level when it comes to intimacy.
Both of you have a sizzling chemistry and the same opinion on PDA. Plus, you never do anything to make each other uncomfortable.
4. You truly talk and really listen.
There’s no overriding the other when one is talking. You patiently listen to each other, communicating in an effective manner.
5. You tell each other “I love you” every day.
And you mean it too! You are truly grateful to have each other, despite the idiosyncrasies.
6. You both know what to expect out of the relationship.
You guys have discussed it through, which means you’ve actually saved yourselves a lot of trouble, pain, and disappointment.
7. You compromise (sans the bitterness).
You are the couple that knows it’s not going to be all rainbows and butterflies, and are willing to adjust and compromise – without regrets.
8. You prioritize your relationship.
Life is crazy hectic for the two of you. But still, you find enough time to be with each other every single day.
9. You support each other.
No matter how crazy the dream sounds, you still egg each other on to accomplish it. However, you know where to draw the line and don’t gloat when you find something wrong.
10. You don’t feel the need to be right always and know how to apologize.
You guys don’t put your ego first. You put each other first. Even if that means bowing down, saying sorry, and admitting to your faults.
11. You agree to disagree without breaking up.
You’re both adults who know you can’t always agree on everything and that’s okay with you. You don’t throw empty threats of a breakup after every little argument.
12. You appreciate each other.
And you find ways, no matter how big or small, to let each other know it! You truly value each other and don’t shy away from expressing just how much.
13. You kiss every day.
Kissing is just one of the ways you let each other know everything you feel without even saying a word. Just a tiny way to make each other feel special and loved.
14. You are honest and open, without the fear of judgment.
Judging is not something that exists between the two of you. You treat each other as a safe space where the deepest desires and darkest secrets can be shared with ease.
15. You know how to pick your battles.
Fighting for everything is not feasible and you guys know it. So, you only bring up those issues that you know really bother you and serve as deal-breakers.
16. You can be your true and crazy selves with each other.
You’re not afraid to show each other how wonderfully weird and loony you really are. This is a relationship where you can be your true self!
17. You’re each other’s best friend.
As clichéd as it may sound, you see each other as your closest friend. You’re not in it just for the romance. You’re in it for the fun too!
18. You give each other space.
Clinginess is not something you allow to creep into your relationship. You understand that each of you needs some alone time.
19. You have the same opinion when it comes to finances.
You contribute equally to the household and know that neither of you should be reckless when it comes to money. You practice as much!
20. You have the same life goals.
Although some differences are vital, you still essentially share the same life goals and imagine the same future.
21. You accept that your relationship is imperfect and needs work.
You don’t get swayed and overconfident when the times are good. You know that stormy days in your relationship are as likely as sunny ones, and both of you are willing to work through them.
Besides the above, you also accept each other for who you truly are and never try to change each other’s core values. That’s the sign of a healthy, successful, and long-lasting relationship.
