Even if you have to worry about pressing workloads or young children, you can help keep physical intimacy alive by dedicating regular time to your partner, either in the form of a date night or simply an hour at the end of the day to sit and talk or hold hands. Being comfortable with who you are means you'll be a happier couple. Talk to your partner about your feelings. Ask questions and listen to their answers. If you're upset, tell them not to force your partner to try to figure out what's going on.
Talking about problems builds trust and strengthens the relationship. And it's not just about how you deal with your problems, don't forget to let them know when something they do makes you happy. Be honest with each other about what you do, think and feel. Few things damage a relationship more than lies.
No relationship is 100% healthy 100% of the time. A relationship is always a work in progress, and that's where much of the beauty lies. But there's a big difference between connections that are imperfect, which is normal, and those that are potentially abusive and could negatively affect your life. Elizabeth Perry is a Coach Community Manager at BetterUp.
It uses strategic participation strategies to cultivate a learning community through a global network of coaches through face-to-face and virtual experiences, technology-based platforms, and partnerships with the strategic coaching industry. With more than 3 years of experience as a coach and a certification in transformative leadership and personal coaching from Sofia University, Elizabeth takes advantage of her experience in transpersonal psychology to help coaches and clients become aware of their behavior and thinking patterns, discover their purposes and passions and elevate their potential. She has studied psychology, personal growth and human potential throughout her life, and is an ICF certified transpersonal life and leadership coach at ACC. Part of what defines a healthy relationship is sharing a common goal about exactly what you want the relationship to be and where you want it to go.
Just as causing pain to the muscles allows them to grow stronger again, introducing some pain into their relationship through vulnerability strengthens the relationship. And according to relationship expert John Gottman, contempt is the most destructive behavior in a relationship. Relationships can be complicated, but if you answered “yes” to all of these questions, there's a good chance you'll have a healthy relationship. Whether you're looking to keep a new romantic relationship strong or repair a relationship that's in shambles, these tips can help you feel loved and connected to your partner.
When I got married almost three years ago, at the wedding reception I asked some of the older and wiser people who were in attendance to give me some advice about their own relationships to make sure my wife and I didn't shit in (the same) bed. But whether your relationship is just getting started or you've been together for years, there are steps you can take to build a healthy relationship.
