Secrets To Healthy Dating Relationships

by Chaszey Sandhriel

How do couples manage to keep healthy dating relationships even after a few decades of living together? How do the people in healthy dating relationships manage to stay compatible for the long term? In my experience, it takes the same people who started the relationship to keep it going. Sure, there are therapists and concerned family members around to keep the couple on track, but ultimately, the decisions will have to come from the couple. In fact, too much meddling from others may even prove to be detrimental in the long run. People who can barely hang on to their relationships are more susceptible to confusion and wrong turns may lead to dead ends when too many people put their two cents in.

Here are the secrets to keeping healthy dating relationships.

1. Honesty: say what you mean. Communication, communication, communication. The importance of this cannot be denied. Make it a habit to never tell white lies, and eventually you will see how easy it is to be completely honest to your loved one. Everyone has a closet full of skeletons, and often it is impossible to tell a partner everything about you in a short period of time. However, don't give up trying because it gets easier as time passes; this is especially true if you vow never to close the doors to someone you're in love with. Be honest with your partner right from the onset.

2. Don't allow stress to take over. Healthy dating relationships are so romantic, but romance may not always be possible. Work and family stress may devour every minute of your day, but there is something you can do to keep the flame alive. Kiss each other good night every evening to remind you of your relationship.

3. Make plans together ? When you plan vacations, picnics or birthday parties, make sure your partner knows about them. Respect each other's time and keep each other posted. Asking your partner to participate in the decision making process will communicate your affection and respect.

4. Discuss expectations ? You simply cannot make someone meet your expectations if he or she does not have any idea what they are. Some couples keep their expectations hidden. Remember that mind reading is not something that ordinary people can do. Healthy dating relationships are not always smooth sailing. Sometimes there are pitfalls and emotional traps that create stress. You have to find ways to get over these things together to make your relationship work.

5. Support each other's career - When couples share the same profession it can create a competitive atmosphere at home. Discussions about who's earning more and who's working harder should be avoided to preserve harmony. If your partner gets promoted, show your happiness. Try not to let career and finances ruin your relationship. Many don't understand that once you commit to someone, you share everything. To really thrive as a united couple, success and failure need to be shared.

Above all, maintaining healthy dating relationships always require patience, grace and understanding. Most people may not know how to make a relationship last, but everyone intuitively knows the basics of loving another person, which is a great starting point.

About the Author:

Chaszey Sandhriel is a famous expert in the area of love relationships; go to her site to get your free 7-day online dating e-course. She?s also the author of a unique love blog giving tips about how to find true love.

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