Happy couples hold on to these beliefs. Read below:
1. They believe that communication is key
Communication
is hard work, but it is an essential part of any relationship. When you are
able to communicate openly and effectively with your significant other it leads
to growth in your relationship. Keeping emotions or concerns bottled up because
you haven’t learned how to communicate with each other will only damage the
relationship. Communication is the first step to a lasting relationship.
2. They believe it’s good for their partner to
change
Life is
all about changes, so why would you expect your partner to stay the same?
Change is good for a relationship, it helps you grow together. Don’t be afraid
if you see your partner changing, instead accept and learn with the changes.
Happy couples grow stronger through personal changes. Something that once made
your partner mad, might one day make them smile, and that’s just how life goes.
So roll with the changes, don’t turn away from them.
3. We’re only human. Mistakes happen, and so
do arguments
Neither
one of you is perfect, and mistakes are going to happen. Happy couples
understand that, and they know there’s a difference between having an argument
about it, and having a fight about it. Arguments are normal in any
relationship, but it’s the way the arguments are handled that matters. Happy
couples talk about the problem instead of placing blame, intentionally trying
to hurt the other person, or being vengeful.
4. Honesty is the best policy
We’ve
all heard this one before – but it’s the glue to any long term relationship.
There’s no good reason to hide something from your partner. Being open and
honest will bring you closer as a couple. Lying and keeping secrets from them
will only tear you apart. Plus, you should be able to tell your partner
anything without them judging you. When something goes wrong, just stick to the
truth.
5. They are best friends
A study
done by the National Bureau of Economic Research, found that one of the
keys to a happy marriage is having your best friend as your spouse. Happy
couples share everything with each other, they spend a lot of time together,
and they truly enjoy each others’ company.
6. They believe in having fun together
Relationships
might be a constant work in progress, but what’s the point if you can’t have
fun? Happy couples believe in the importance of having fun together. Life is
too serious to not stop and have some fun together. Make sure to spend some
time laughing and trying new things together. Make memories together that you
will be happy to look back on later.
7. They believe in the importance of sex
Sex is
important to a happy relationship. Happy couples don’t withhold physical
attention from each other, especially as a punishment. They talk about sex
openly with each other and without criticism from the other. Happy couples have
sex often and regularly, and both people participate equally. No matter how
busy your life becomes, there’s always time for sex.
8. They believe in putting each other first
Friends,
family, work, school, children, sports, so on and so forth. There can be so
many things that take up our day. No matter how many things are going on
in their lives, happy couples always put each other first. They don’t neglect
each other because something else comes up. They make time for each other, and
do little things to show the other how much they are appreciated.
9. They believe in alone time
Happy
couples enjoy spending time together. However they know the importance of
having some alone time as well. Alone time can help keep you sane, and help
keep your relationship strong. Reflection is an important aspect of personal
growth, and you can’t reflect on yourself if you are constantly with someone
else.
10. They believe in being realistic and living
INSIDE their means
Money
is one of the most common things couples argue about. This is especially true
if one person is less realistic about their money situation. Being realistic
and having the ability to live inside of their means is another way happy
couples have lasting relationships. Living outside of your means can cause
unnecessary stress in the relationship, so be open and communicate with each
other about money and spending habits.
11. They share the same values
Whether
it’s the importance of family, career, ambition, or something else, happy
couples share similar goals and values in life. A couple can be of different
religious backgrounds or cultural backgrounds and still have a happy
relationship; as long as they have the same goals and values. If both
individuals believe in the same thing it will help make the relationship
stronger. When couples have different values in life, it can cause a divide.
Happy couples push each other to reach their goals, while staying in line with
their values.
12. They respect each other
Respect
is something that everyone strives for in life, and often times you have to
earn it. Happy couples have a mutual respect for each other. This isn’t because
they believe in everything each other says, but rather they have a love and
understanding of the other person that is held above all else. They respect
each other enough to agree to disagree on some issues, and there isn’t any
hostility left over. If you don’t respect each other, then you’re in for a
struggle.
13. They support each other
Happy
couples know that when shit hits the fan, the other person will be there for
them. They support each other to follow their dreams and believe wholeheartedly
in their partner’s abilities. When things get rocky, or something devastating
happens, there’s no question – their partner will be there for them. They can
count on each other to be the support they need to get through anything.
14. They believe in the importance of having
your own life
Happy
couples aren’t attached at the hip. They spend a lot of time together because
they want to, but they also have their own life. One person’s passions or
hobbies may be extremely different than the others, and that’s okay. It’s those
differences that made you fall in love with them, and are what keeps you amazed
by them. Happy couples support the differences they have. Having your own life
keeps you interesting to your partner.
15. They believe that a happy relationship
takes work
A
worthwhile relationship isn’t always sunshine and roses. It takes work to make
a relationship last. Any happy couple understands that at times their partner
is going to annoy them, anger them, disappoint them, and frustrate them. People
make mistakes and your partner is only human. It’s your ability to get past
those feelings and communicate openly and honestly that will lead to a happier
and more fulfilling relationship. Happy couples cherish each other and work
through the hard times – they don’t just give up.
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