When it comes to creating lasting, happy relationships, how do you know what’s going to work and what isn’t? Learning the ins and outs of how to build a happy relationship can be challenging — especially if you’re doing it on your own. Fortunately, plenty of people have tried before you and there are countless things you can learn from their experiences as well as their mistakes. This guide will help you take the guesswork out of knowing how to build a happy relationship by teaching you 10 of the best ways to ensure that your partner feels supported and loved every single day.
1) Get Regular Dates
It’s easy to let dates with your partner fall by the wayside when you’re both busy. That’s why it’s crucial to build regular dating time into your routine. Pick a day or two each week, and use that as an opportunity for some one-on-one fun with your mate. Try booking dinner dates, weekend getaways, or an afternoon at home cuddling on the couch and watching your favorite shows together.
2) Spend Time With Each Other
A study from Kansas State University showed that couples who take regular date nights are happier and more satisfied with their relationships. Date nights aren’t just for newlyweds or those still in love; dating your partner at any stage of your relationship is healthy. Also, go out with each other alone—without kids or pets. It gives you time to reconnect without distractions or obligations and remember why you fell in love in the first place.
3) Always Tell Your Partner How You Feel
When it comes to building and maintaining a happy relationship, there are many things you can do or not do. However, one of the best ways you can positively affect your relationship is by always communicating with your partner in an open and honest way. Rather than holding back on how you feel about them or things going on in your life, be direct—and don’t hold back.
4) Learn About Each Other
You’re probably wondering how you can make someone fall in love with you, right? Well, it turns out that knowing a bit about each other is helpful when it comes to long-term relationships. Try asking your partner some simple questions, like where they grew up or their favorite movie. It may seem basic, but learning something new about them helps solidify what you already know and like about them.
5) Be Open-Minded
The best relationships are not defined by their problems, but rather by their solutions. And many of those solutions come from having an open mind. You don’t have to let your emotions control your reactions or your words—even if you feel like it’s justified or expected. Sometimes we need to bite our tongue and trust that things will turn out okay even when they don’t seem like they will.
6) Take Care of Yourself
You’re probably familiar with all of those clichés, such as Absence makes the heart grow fonder. This is because, in truth, being apart from each other can really make you appreciate each other even more. It may be cliché, but it’s true: Your partner is so much better when they’re not around! How? Think about how easily they annoy you when they show up on your doorstep unannounced—the annoyance eventually goes away once they leave and distance yourself again. The same concept works with emotional intimacy and bonding; simply put some space between yourselves for a while so that once you are together again, everything seems fresh and new. It sounds silly (and it kind of is), but it works!
7) Express Gratitude Toward Each Other
If you want your relationship to thrive, it’s essential that you and your partner share a feeling of gratitude toward each other. Every day, take at least one minute to reflect on how grateful you are for your partner, and why they mean so much to you. It can be hard in today’s busy world—but in those quiet moments, make sure you focus on how good it feels when you’re together.
8) Know What Works for You
The key, of course, is knowing what you like and don’t like. Are you an introvert? Spend time with just one or two people. Are you an extrovert? It might be better for you to spend more time around groups of people. The people person likes going out and being social; however, someone who is shy might not enjoy that so much. Your partner should also consider whether he/she prefers more active dates or more low-key ones.
9) Share Each Other Passions
I have seen in my own marriage and in talking with other couples that sharing each other's passions can build a stronger bond. I was recently asked by one of my friends what advice I would give her about her marriage. She said that she had been feeling alone and disconnected from her husband. While I have never met him, he doesn’t sound like an interesting person (to me at least) and she has little in common with him.
10) Laugh Together
The best couples know how to have fun and laugh together. Even in stressful situations, they’re able to inject some lightheartedness and levity into their lives. In relationships, laughter is essential for two reasons: First, it acts as a way for us to vent our frustrations, whether that’s with friends or family members, or even ourselves.
EXTRA TIP;
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