In a relationship there are many challenges that you have to deal with, for many of us some of these challenges seem bigger than others. Then there are those little challenges that make the bigger challenges seem “normal”. Let’s discuss 6 pointers that’ll help you find happiness in your relationships:
Communicate. In most relationships, the biggest problem is “lack of communication” or just plain not listening to your spouse or partner, which causes so many problems to the point of argument and let’s face it no one really likes to argue with their partner about simple things, so just take the time to listen to the other person’s needs or wants and thoughts.
Points don’t matter. Relationships should always be equal and should never have a point system based upon who makes the most money, who does the most, or who doesn’t do anything at all. Keeping score of what our partner is contributing or not contributing to the relationship usually leads to frustration, anger and friction … all unhealthy for the relationship. Relationships should be based on love and only love alone.
Your partner is not a mind-reader! I think it is very important to talk about everything whether they are good or bad because that’s what counts and it will make the relationship a whole lot stronger. There is nothing wrong with expressing yourself to your spouse about anything that is going on in the relationship because in my opinion I believe nobody is a mind reader, and I believe if there are any people out there who do read minds they should be very rich & busy people because that’s an art that is virtually impossible (that was just a little joke of mine to brighten up the readers who are reading my article).
Trust your instincts. If people think of their relationships like they do life and approach the person they plan to spend their lives with as such, they would find out that life and relationships go hand in hand. In life we learn to trust our instincts with love, so we follow our hearts. So how can you tell if your spouse is your true mate indeed? Simple: you will feel it like a burning fire that’s directly in your path; you trust that the person is right for you and your heart will guide you on your journey.
Perfection doesn’t exist. Nothing and nobody is perfect and you will go wrong for thinking that’s the way it is. So if you look for that in anyone you will never have a long lasting relationship, then you will second guess anyone who tries to express who they are as a person because you are looking for perfection.
People are not always who they present themselves to be. Yes I know we do have those “pretenders” out there, so be smart, take your time and get to know a person’s true intentions before you commit and go off doing things you will regret later on in life. Regret is a terrible thing to live with.
As time goes on if you learn to trust in God and be real with yourself you will always have a beautiful relationship that will have a bond no one can break. Thank you for taking the time out to read my opinions on relationships,
Destini Starr Whitis