Relationship Tips

Relationship Tips What comes to mind when you think about the word, relationship? Are you reminded of your parents' relationship? Do you think of a soul mate that can understand your every need without ever speaking a word? Do you think of someone who will take care of you and your needs? Do you think of a person who will do anything you ask of him or her? Or, maybe you think of a person that you will be of service to and therefore you create the feeling of being needed and wanted based on how much you help another. How do you, GET into a relationship? Many people get into a relationship because it “feels” good, or because they have known the person for so long that living together seems like the next natural step. Uh oh! Consider how we test many other things for longevity much better than we do a relationship. Think about when you buy a car or a home, don’t you look for things that will determine the longevity and durability of that product? When you go grocery shopping, don’t you check the eggs for breakage and the cantaloupe for ripeness? When you look into a career don’t you consider whether or not it will be a good fit for you? So the first tip is: Before you get into a relationship and particularly before you live with someone, write out a Relationship Recipe - that is what really works for you in a relationship? Consider what you like and dislike in a person, and then read a few articles: Relationship Quiz 1
Healthy Relationship Quiz 2
31 Ways to Know You Are In The Right Relationship
Finding a Good Match
How Well Do You Know Your Partner? Now, just because you have done your research does not mean there will be no bumps in the road. When you buy a car or a house there is still maintenance to be considered. Really!! Some people think that once they are living with someone, that’s it! Nothing else is needed. Err, not exactly. Tip 2: Consider how you communicate. Conflict is a part of any relationship, because no two people are going to agree ALL the time. Learn more about couple communication here Take notice of the Four Horsemen
Six Skills to Handling Conflict
How do you handle conflict?
Conflict Styles
A few rules to follow during conflict
Relationship therapy
  A relationship app
Fair Fighting Rules
 ip 3: Compromise. No, really, it’s not all about you. You do have to make some compromises in a relationship. Read on: Twenty Relationship Rules
Sacrifice is based on commitment
How To Compromise
How MUCH to compromise
 Tip 4: Go on Dates. Relationships can get old and you feel as if you are just co-existing, so get out and break-up the feeling of complacency. Here are some signs your relationship may need some refreshing: When you feel like you have been in the relationship forever. (video)
Keeping a relationship fresh
Why Manners Matter

 Tip 5: Show Appreciation Everyday. It seems as one goes along in a relationship it is easier to criticize and complain than give compliments. It may be as the stresses of life weigh one down, he or she needs to vent, and/or blame and so there are a lot of criticisms spewed out and, breakage of a relationship is sure to follow. Here is a book you can read if you want to really learn more.
Here is more information on showing appreciation:
  5 Ways To Show Appreciation
  Why give compliments 
How to give a compliment to your partner every day
Don’t take things SO seriously
Have fun!
Have more fun!
Remember what you love about the person you are with Nothing Personal
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