Relationships that are healthy are founded on trust, respect, and support between both parties, as well as open lines of communication. But, establishing open lines of communication requires time and effort.
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Encourage your partner
Goulstone stresses the value of starting each day with a positive word of affirmation for one another. Knowing that your partner has your back while you face the challenges of the outside world is a powerful source of motivation and resilience.
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Say I love you
Ihe first time you tell someone you love them is a monumental moment in any relationship. Saying “I love you” becomes more of a job or something taken for granted when the initial excitement has worn off.
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Support your spouse
You should tell your spouse that you believe in them and that you want them to succeed. According to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, showing your partner you care about them through verbal and nonverbal cues encourages them to be themselves inside the relationship, which in turn strengthens trust and closeness.
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Argue lovingly
Fights are a part of every relationship, so it’s only natural that you and your partner will have them from time to time. The success or failure of our bonds depends on how we cope with conflict. Unresolved disagreement occurs too often and places an excessive strain on your mental and physical health.
The Counseling and Wellness Center recommends taking a big breath and agreeing to revisit the topic once everyone’s adrenaline levels have returned to normal if you find yourselves raising your voices, bringing up old concerns, or arguing (CWC).
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Communicate Effectively
The American Psychological Association reports that busy couples frequently discuss meaningless topics such as work and chores during their brief moments together. Instead than talking about the weather or passing the time, try getting each other to open up about how they really feel. Likewise, it’s crucial to pay attention when your partner is talking. According to psychologist John M. Grohol, effective communication is challenging because people have a hard time putting aside their own perspective in order to listen to the other’s issue. Try it out tonight if you can.
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Build Trust
A sign of maturity is admitting when you’re wrong and accepting responsibility for your actions. A research in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that apologizing to a partner increased trust in the relationship.
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Say goodnight
Mark Goulston, a clinical psychiatrist and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, argues that saying “good night” before bed, even if you’ve had a horrible day, is an excellent indicator that your relationship matters to you. He claims that when two people say “good night,” it signifies that they recognize that their connection is more significant than any negative event that occurred during the day.