Relationships can be tricky, especially in this fast paced social media age. You must have heard people complaining about break-ups, divorces or a fraying relationship. Making a relationship work is an art that requires patience, trust, honesty and above all recognition of the little things that are the essence of any bond or relation. Here are a few tips suggested by Roses Only that will come handy in augmenting your relationship to a new level and making it successful.
No matter how many years you’ve been in a relationship, your partner or spouse would still feel elated with a little show of appreciation, every now and then. Exhibit affection for your partner with words, flowers or nice gifts to make them feel loved. These will surely strengthen the relationship as your partner would feel more connected to you, especially when you say something nice that makes up their day or surprise with a little gift. The displays of affection and appreciation go a long way in making you feel closer to your partner than ever before.
Instead of being the dominant entity and keeping score, try to thank your partner once in a while for all the nice things they’ve done for you. Whether it’s cleaning your closet or helping you with an office presentation, try to be grateful for the little deeds of kindness your partner has done to make you happy. It is a manifestation of their love and affection for you, so think up all the nice things your partner does in a day and remind yourself to thank them for intuits another way to make your spouse or partner feel special.
The key to any successful relationship is trust and honesty. Never be dishonest with your partner; this would only spoil the bond. If you’ve got something to talk about, something that is discomforting, then be open about it. Talk to your partner and tell them honestly how you feel about the thing. This would help build trust while both of you work together to figure out a solution. Always be honest about the little things in your relationship. If you’re low on finances sometimes or can’t afford a vacation, let your spouse know about it instead of hiding the bills or making lame alibis and excuses.
Your partner would want to see you the way you looked when you first bonded with them, so put in an effort to dress well and look fabulous. It will not only help bridge the connection between you two but would also allow for detente, especially for strained relationships. The dapper you look the more your partner is drawn to you, something that helps shape up your relationship better than before. Make an effort to dress nicely for occasions like birthdays, important events, and anniversaries. Even if it’s a comfortable TV night, try to dress well and your partner is sure to admire that.
Making your relationship work requires you to develop compatibility with your partner and one of the natural ways to do that is to bond with their friends and family. This will not only step up the happiness aspect of your relationship but will also make you a more interesting person for your spouse. Planning occasional meetups with the partner’s friends and family to enjoy and share stories would help you get to know your partner even better and build compatibility. Your partner would definitely see this as a positive aspect of the relationship and admire you for it.
Sometimes even the simplest of words can hurt in a relationship, which is something you can term a ‘spoiler’. Be watchful of the stuff you say especially when you’re in a heated argument or a banter. Remain placid during an argument and avoid hurling satire at your partner or spouse because that will only get them tipped off and feeling hurt in the end. Even when starting a discussion, try to use appropriate words and avoid playing the blame game. Starting your discussion with ‘you never remember’ or ‘you’re responsible for’ is definitely not going to help your relationship, so be a bit articulate to craft words that would make your point without hurting your partner.
This one is a relationship maker. Most of the common problems in a relationship or marriage revolve around the chores or things that you do as part of your routine. Instead of thinking up the stuff you keep doing and your partner does not remind you of the things that your partner does and contribute to making it easier for you. They are sure to return the favor. If it means a little helping hand in the kitchen, keeping the jumper cables away or clearing the driveway, help with the regular chores a little to make your partner appreciate and recognize you for the effort you put in the relationship.
Do not run away from problems or leave them unaddressed. That’s the worst thing about a relationship, as the problems shape up into large issues that lead to a frayed bond and that is something you don’t want. Tackle each problem right away and find a solution to it instead of procrastinating or hedging. In arguments try to let go and abstain from harboring any ill-will because they will only spoil your relationship. Being generous and remaining silent at times would work well to overcome issues arising from unnecessary arguments.
Be kind and generous to your spouse or partner since people in a relationship tend to take their partner for granted. Do not gain unfair advantages from your relationship just because you’ve been blessed with a kind spouse. Make them feel special and loved by listening to them, providing advice when they need it, forgiving and being compassionate. Remember, it’s the little deeds of kindness and affection you put in a relationship that eventually help it burgeon into a stronger bond.