How to make it last

Chapter 1:Relationship red flags

Chapter2:Communication

Chapter 3:Respect

Chapter 4:Maintaining healthy relationship

Chapter 1:relationship red flags

Your relationship should contribute to a sense of accomplishment, happiness, and connection. If you tend to feel more anxious, distressed, or unhappy around your partner, your relationship may be struggling.

The signs of an unhealthy relationship can vary widely, so this list is not exhaustive.However, it is helpful to point out some possible problems.

One of you is trying to control or change the other

"We can never change other people," says Antin. If you have concerns about a particular behavior, you should feel free to speak up. It's okay to express your feelings and ask them to change. However, it is not good to tell them what to do or try to control their behavior.

If they really bother you and you can't accept it, the relationship could have long-term potential.

Your partner doesn't respect your boundaries

From respectful communication to the need for privacy, boundaries can affect your relationship. When you set limits and impose them or pressure them to change, that is a serious red flag.

"I want some space when I get home from work. Nice to meet you, but I need to de-stress before I can get some physical affection."

But when you get home, they still approach you and try to kiss you and drag you into the bedroom. If you say no, they apologize and say, "It can't be helped."

They may dismiss this as a sign of affection and keep repeating borders in the hope that they will eventually understand. they don't spend much time together

Relationships often develop when people enjoy each other's company and want to spend more time together. Life events can interfere with spending time together, but these changes are usually temporary.

Problems can arise in a relationship if you continue to see each other less and less for no apparent reason. B. Family difficulties or more responsibilities at work.

Other warning signs include distance and security when not together. You may try to find excuses to avoid spending time together. the relationship feels unequal

Healthy relationships tend to be fairly balanced. You can split your finances evenly or compensate for less income with more errands.

However, relational equality can also refer to intangible things such as affection, communication, and relational expectations.

Periods of inequality can occur from time to time. They may temporarily lose their income, have difficulty helping with household chores due to illness, or lose affection due to stress or other emotional turmoil. However, if the relationship somehow feels imbalanced on a regular basis, it can cause problems.

say negative or hurtful things about yourself or others

There is nothing wrong with showing concern if your partner is doing something that worries you. I take care to express

It is not healthy to constantly criticize each other or say things that are intentionally hurtful, especially about personal choices such as food, clothing, favorite TV shows etc. Embarrassing or offensive criticism is

generally counterproductive. Also notice how they talk about other people. Your relationship with each other may seem perfectly healthy, but if they make hate speech, insults, or discriminatory remarks, think about what that behavior says about them as individuals.

You feel unheard in a relationship

They may seem disinterested when you raise an issue or share what you think and feel that you are not listening.

Chapter 2:Communication

Partners in healthy relationships usually talk about what's going on in their lives.

Success, failure and everything in between.

You should feel free to talk about the issues that arise, from everyday things like stress at work and friends, to

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