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7 Signs You’re In The Best Relationship
The signs of a good relationship aren’t always easy to spot in the early phases of a love affair. Most couples tend to compare their relationships with others they know. Personally, I believe that there is no comparison between any couples. Each of our lives are different, formed by people with different personalities and lifestyles. Happy and healthy relationships involve commitment, self-awareness, and empathy. They require ongoing nurturing, forgiveness, and open communication. Being in a relationship is a good thing. People who are in a committed relationship live longer, are happier in general and tend to accumulate more wealth. If you want to determine whether you’re in the best relationship of your life or not then judge it on the basis of some specific factors. The below-given signs reveal you are in the best relationship of your life and please stop comparing your love-bond with anyone’s around. Although it can differ from couple to couple, but there are some universal elements that in all real relationships that are happy, healthy, and strong.
Signs Of A Healthy Relationship When Dating
1. Intimacy Is Closer Than Anything – One of the best things about perfect relationships is that they have the highest level of intimacy which unhealthy relationships simply do not have. When you feel the intimacy in the relationship is closer than anything you’ve ever felt before, you’re in the best relationship of your life.
2. You Completely Trust One Another – Relationships can never work without trust. When mistrust penetrates into a relationship, it heads towards disaster. Trust is about everything – you trust that you won’t hurt each other, you trust that your partner cares about your feelings, and you trust that they won’t let anything bad happen to you. The most successful relationships are distinguished from unsuccessful ones by the level of trust.
3. Your Relationship Is Properly Balanced – Unbalanced relationships can cause a lot of stress and strain on one partner or the other. A relationship that has one partner doing all of the household chores while the other makes all of the money can be unsettling for one reason or another. Relationships become happier and healthier when there is a balance. Sometimes this means giving up and compromising together.
4. You Make Decisions Together – In a happy relationship, both you and your partner will make decisions together. One person should never be making important decisions for the both of you – where to live, when to have kids, where to travel for vacation, or anything of that nature. The two of you should be making decisions as a couple, both big and small. Remember to keep one another informed of your thoughts and opinions.
5. You Accept The Relationship As It Is – One major sign of an unhappy relationship is discontent and hoping that it will eventually change and work itself out. When you’re in the best relationship of your life, you’ll love it just the way it is. There’s no waiting on your partner for something like a bad habit to work itself out. You’re accepted for who you are by your partner and you’re not expected to change any part of your personality to make them love you. That being said, you don’t expect that from your partner, either.
6. You Have Space To Yourself – Even if you love your partner so much that you miss them all the time, you still need to have some space to be yourself and do what you want to do without your partner hovering over your shoulder. Amy Baglan, CEO of MeetMindful says, “A friend taught me that no matter how in love you are or how long you’ve been together, it’s important to take an exhale from your partnership. Hang out with girlfriends until late in the evening, take a weekend trip to visit family, or just spend time doing you for a while. Then when you go home to that special someone, you’ll both be recharged and ready to come together even stronger.”
7. You’re Able To Speak Your Mind – Healthy relationships are all about communication, and you know you’re in a great one when you’re able to speak your mind. You won’t have to feel afraid of upsetting your partner by staking your opinions and speaking the truth. And, your partner feels the same way. After all, communication in a relationship is a two-way street and a healthy relationship means you’ll both feel free to say what’s on your mind.
Remember, if you find that your relationship doesn’t meet all these criteria, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should end things with your partner. Instead, consider this list a general set of guidelines that can help you start evaluating whether your current relationship is bringing you satisfaction and happiness.
