12 Tips For A Blissful Relationship

It is hard to find fairy-tale love. Since no two people are alike conflict, is inevitable. Every relationship takes time to work. The key to make your relationship work is your patience and the determination to be together for life.

Every relationship has to pass through three stages in order to become strong. The first stage is the mutual trust between you and your partner. You have to start your relationship with honesty and openness if you want to take it along way. A part of this openness is also the ability to accept what your partner has to say. The second stage is communication which is the heart of any relationship. Communication involves a lot of listening to your partner, understand the person and clearly communicate your needs. The final stage is affection or love. Affection is how you relate to each other and how much you are ready to give up in order to make your relationship work.

Here are 12 tips which will help you to build up a healthy relationship with your partner.

Your manners

Your manners

A simple 'thank you' or a 'sorry' means a lot in a relationship. It goes a long way in helping your partner remember that you respect him/her and don't take things for granted.

Pick up a hobby

Pick up a hobby

Try to get involved in a hobby that you both love. It may be travelling, writing, music, camping etc. Find out what interests your partner and give it a try.

Add the spice

Add the spice

Avoid being monotonous. Try out new things like discovering a new food joint or cooking something special or make it grand by planning a exciting holiday together.

Fight it right

Fight it right

If you want to have a healthy argument, avoid using slang or calling names. Try to listen to what the other person has to say. If things get out of control, take a break from the argument, go out and relax for some time.

Talk it out

Talk it out

As already said, communication is the key. No body here is a mind reader. You have to be clear about what exactly you want from your partner. So, talk and sort out your problems.

Distance brings you closer

Distance brings you closer

Don't stick around with your partner all the time. Take a break and plan outings with your friends. When you give the needed space to each other, the relationship grows stronger.

Laugh out loud

Laugh out loud

Don't always make issues out of small things. Sometimes learn to laugh at yourself and the silly mistakes of your partner. Always keep the fun on.

Togetherness

Togetherness

A relationship is always between two people. So, the problems have to be shared by both. You partner's problems are not just his, it's yours as well. Learn to share.

Stay focused

Stay focused

If he/she doesn't call up for the whole day doesn't mean he/she doesn't care about you. Be focused in your relationship and try to ignore these petty things.

Strike the deal

Strike the deal

Demands are not good for any relationship. If you want something from the other person you also have to be ready for a compromise. If you want to go shopping on Sunday then better let him watch the football match on Friday.

Counseling works

Counseling works

If you are going through a very tough time in your relationship, then there is no harm in seeking help. Go for individual or couple counselling. Sometimes you feel good after letting out your feelings to a stranger than to a known person.

Keep it going

Keep it going

No matter what, if you want your relationship to survive find ways to keep it going. Be it a long holiday by the beach or having sex once a week or kissing each other good night, just go for it.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 18:17 [IST]
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