Follow these 8 simple tips for a healthy relationship.
by Tiffany Melvin
Relationship Tip #1:
LOVE YOURSELF FIRST
It all starts with you loving yourself first. This is the one healthy relationship tip that you should carry with you for the rest of your life! Loving yourself is the foundation of any relationship. The best way to love yourself is to spend time with yourself. When you spend time with yourself, you become mindful of your true needs and wants. Use this time for self discovery, reflection, personal growth, and self acceptance. Making “Self Love” a habit will always serve you well.
Relationship Tip #2:
BE YOU
There is no other person like you, so be yourself! Focus on and embrace your uniqueness. In a relationship it’s important that the “representative” that shows up in the beginning is YOU! It’s wayyy too hard to be someone else! Plus why would you want to be?, the best version of you is the Greatest ever!
Relationship Tip #3:
COMMUNICATE
This is an integral part of any healthy relationship. Communication is key! We communicate with our words and by our actions. Make sure that your words and actions line up with one another and leave no room for assumptions. Most importantly, be sure to create a comfortable space where communication can be received.
Relationship Tip #4:
LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND AND NOT TO ANSWER
This is a BIG one!! I mean H-U-G-E!! – Let’s face it most of us have been guilty of this one! Especially in an argument- you know what I’m talking about.. the moment when you are just thinking of your response while they are giving you theirs- LOL. Transparent moment, I’m still working on this one myself! Once you master this relationship tip, it will leave little room for assumptions and will also allow you the opportunity to ask for clarification on what you understood the other person to say.
Relationship Tip #5:
SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
One rule is not to expect what you’re not willing to give. Even if you are giving what you expect, it should still be discussed. Simply because the other person may or may not be aware of your expectations. It’s not fair to hold someone accountable for what they aren’t aware of and remember no one has the gift to read minds. Give the other person the opportunity to explain their “why.” I’m not saying that you will like their answer but at least you will know “why” they do what they do.
Relationship Tip #6:
FIGHT FAIR
Conflict will happen, it’s how you handle it that matters. Be respectful and remember to attack the issue, NOT each other. No one can read your mind so let it be known what it is that you need. Remember, you are on the same team. Recognize when you are wrong. However, if apologies are needed, then sincerely apologize and move on.
Relationship Tip #7:
COMPROMISE
No one likes to hear the word compromise unless they are the one not having to do it. Truth is, ALL healthy relationships have some compromises in them. You can not have your way ALL the time. It’s not healthy and it’s not fair. If you want to have a guarantee of getting your way all the time… Simple, be in a relationship with yourself!
Relationship Tip #8:
LOVE EACH OTHER
Love is not perfect by any means and if you find a “Perfect Love”, Runnnn….
Remember the goal is to Build a Healthy, Strong, Loving, and Supportive Relationship! When this happens trust me, IT’S SOO WORTH IT!
I hope that these 8 simple tips for a healthy relationship will be easy to put into practice and get you off to an amazing start! Leave a comment below telling us if these tips were helpful. Which one will be easy for you to incorporate? Which ones will you need more time to work on? Please be sure to pass this article on to someone who may need to read this or use it to start a discussion with your significant other or a group of friends!
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