7 Tips for a Better Relationship
Successful relationships don’t just “happen”. Like most things that are worthwhile, relationships require work. Below you’ll find a list of 7 steps you can use to help take the bumps out the relationship road you are on.
By on May 29, 2014
Successful relationships don’t just “happen”. Like most things that are worthwhile, relationships require work. Below you’ll find a list of 7 steps you can use to help take the bumps out the relationship road you are on.
1. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF
One of the most important things that you can learn is to take responsibility for your own feelings and needs. This is a very important step in improving your relationships. True happiness and security is rooted in your own feelings. Treat yourself with kindness, compassion and caring. Be accepting and non-judgmental of yourself. Taking responsibility for yourself will allow you to stop blaming others and help put happiness back into your own control.
2. KINDNESS, COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE
In its simplest form, this means to treat others the way you want to be treated. We all desire to be treated with kindness and compassion. As we begin to treat ourselves with kindness and compassion, it becomes easier to treat others equally. Kindness most often brings kindness in return.
3. LEARNING INSTEAD OF CONTROLLING
When you experience conflict, there are two choices you can make; be open and learn about yourself and other involved to discover the deeper issues of the conflict, or you can try to “win” through a form of controlling behavior. Most often trying to “win” the conflict actually creates more conflict and strife. Being open and learning will allow you to discover the true source of the conflict and open the door to mutual resolution.
4. CREATE DATE TIMES
When people first fall in love, they make time for each other. Then, especially after getting married, they get busy. Relationships need time to thrive. It is vitally important to set aside specific times to be together. Hectic schedules and family obligation can make this very difficult. This time together can be as simple as watching a sunset together. Elaborate plans are nice, but not always necessary.
5. GRATITUDE INSTEAD OF COMPLAINTS
Having an attitude of gratitude creates a positive environment and good feelings between partners. Constant complains create negative and hurt feelings. Complaints create stress, gratitude creates peace and harmony. Be thankful for your partner and share those feelings.
6. FUN AND PLAY
We have all heard the saying “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. The same can be said for relationships. Relationships grow when people laugh and play together. Always take the time to look at the funny side of life, and share those feelings with your partner.
7. SERVICE
Serving others can provide a deep inner satisfaction. Serving others together creates a deeper bond between partners. Providing service to others helps move you away from your own problems and helps support a more spiritual view of life. These feelings are a powerful way to strengthen your relationship.
