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How To Have A Healthy Relationship

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By Empathic WarriorPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
How To Have A Healthy Relationship
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Many people say that having a healthy relationship is out of their realm of possibility, but it doesn’t have to be.

It’s something that can be cultivated with some work and knowledge.

A healthy relationship has six key components: sustained, caring communication, good self-care, honest self-disclosure, commitments to develop intimacy together, shared responsibility for resolving conflict fairly and openly, and support for each other’s journey toward increased maturity.

This article will go over six things you need to do to have a healthy relationship with your significant other.

How To Have A Healthy Relationship

1 — Sustained Caring Communication

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It is easy to overlook the importance of communication in everyday life.

We may take for granted that others are as well because we can communicate.

The truth is, many people suffer from a disorder or condition that can affect their ability to talk, understand speech, or even read and write.

Every romantic relationship requires communication to maintain a healthy and happy partnership.

Difficulties arise when one or both people get stuck in the habit of only listening rather than talking, which is likely the result of their past relationships.

One way to break this cycle of silence is for both partners to work with a therapist to identify why they feel so insecure and how they can move forward with their new partner.

2 — Good Self-Care

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Many people take care of others but neglect themselves. It is important to make time for yourself and be mindful of your needs.

Self-care should include getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet.

You can also take active steps to treat yourself better, such as taking baths or having alone time.

Meditation is also a great thing you can do for yourself.

It is important to remember that you cannot always put your needs last in a relationship.

To keep your relationship healthy, it is important to devote some time and energy to taking care of yourself.

This means setting boundaries and personal space.

When two people are so close together, it can be difficult to establish a sense of individuality, leading to resentment and frustration.

3 — Commitments To Develop Intimacy Together

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Commitment to developing intimacy is an important part of a relationship.

Commitments to developing intimacy together can help safeguard against infidelity and help strengthen the bond between two people.

4 — Honest Self-Disclosure

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To have a healthy relationship with another person, it is important to express oneself openly and honestly.

This helps promote a healthy environment of understanding and respect.

If a person cannot be honest with the other person in the relationship, they may feel less satisfied with the relationship as a whole.

Communication can also help avoid unhealthy feelings such as resentment or frustration.

Honest dialogue is an important component for any type of relationship, whether personal, familial, social, romantic, etc.

5 — Shared Responsibility For Resolving Conflict Fairly and Openly

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It is not fair to place the responsibility of resolving conflicts on one person. Conflict can be resolved fairly and openly when both parties are willing to work together.

If only one party isn’t trying, this often leads to a stalemate where neither party can win or lose. When two parties are working together, they can find solutions that meet both sides’ needs.

6 — Support For Each Other’s Journey Toward Increased Maturity

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It’s important to recognize that we all have a different purpose in life. For some, it is to provide for their family and go to church every Sunday; for others, it is to start a charity or take care of their children.

We should be careful not to judge others for the path that they choose and rather respect each person’s mission in life.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, having a healthy relationship is all about being honest and open with your partner.

If you don’t feel ready for a commitment, consider going on more dates and having some fun.

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Empathic Warrior

Narcissism exist. Toxic people exist. And so do EMPATHIC WARRIORS EXIST.

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