It is very important for two people to maintain a healthy relationship, or the relationship is virtually no good. Though, it is often harder done than it is said, and this is evident through stories of bad breakups and such. Nonetheless, if proper measures taken, two can easily maintain a healthy relationship, and evidently be happier as a couple. Below are some things couples can do to work towards maintaining a healthy relationship.
To start off, honesty is very important. If two individuals lie to each other in relationship, things are bound to go for the worst. If you tell the truth, you will gain more trust from the other person in the long run. Though a lie may get you out of a mistake you made once, it is almost sure to get you back in the long run.
Somewhat in correspondence to the previous tip, it is important to keep your word. If you tell your partner you will do something, then you must do it. If you think you are not going to be able to stick with your word, do not make the promise in the first place. Do not tell your partner you will be there for lunch at noon if you know you will not be able to make it then.
In rare cases, partners decide to date another individual, either to fulfill a fantasy or just because they are curious. This is not a bad thing, but you need to be sure you both truly want this. Your partner may say “I’m okay with it” but may not really be okay with it at all. Have a heart to heart talk to ensure that both of you are fine with what is happening. If one does go through with the date, it is important to be open and honest with your partner with how it went. Being honest is important, because if one is not honest, it could possibly lead to an affair.
Take responsibility for any mistakes you make. Do not blame it on your partner, or blame it on others for that matter. Showing your partner that you are willing to take responsibility for what you have done, or contributed to, is important, and will give your partner a good sense in the long run. Blaming others will make you seem like a coward in the eyes of your partner.
If you are partners, act like partners. Not only should you go out together, but take part in activities and household chores together. Do not leave the burden on one person. Cook together, clean together, and so on. Though at first one partner might seem like they do not mind doing all the household chores, they will eventually get fed up. Work as a team, and this is sure to not happen.
Lastly, learn from your mistakes. If you have been in a relationship previously, and you learned something, be sure to apply it to this relationship. If you break up in your current relationship, be sure to remember why it did not work out, and take measures to ensure the same thing that does not happen in your next relationship.