Is Your Relationship Healthy Enough to Get You Through Thick and Thin?
Loyalty is a Key Component to a Long-lasting Relationship
Once upon a time, your relationship likely felt like it was the beginning of your happily ever after. After all, most of us make a commitment because we feel happy, safe, and in love.
Fast forward a couple of years. The quirky things you used to love about your partner now seem to be annoying. Likewise, the butterflies you felt on your wedding day seem to be fading away. Although you're committed, you're beginning to wonder if the magic is gone forever (verywellminded.com).
The good news is, butterflies are not a critical component of a long-lasting relationship. In fact, for most of us, the euphoric response goes away after daily exposure to anything over time. One key to forever is dedication and loyalty to one another.
Couples committed to each other are more likely to look for solutions when times get tough. The same is true for seeking new ways to maintain affection and intimacy.
Trust within the Relationship is Critical to Success
Trust is the foundation of relationships. After all, we open ourselves up to heartache when we decide to open our hearts to loving someone. To trust someone means you feel safe, emotionally, and physically. Successful couples rely on a high level of trust within a relationship. If your partner violates your trust, feelings of betrayal can instantly destroy your foundation.
The good news is, many couples can repair and rebuild their relationship. If you are trying to overcome feelings of betrayal and work towards regaining trust, we can help (goodtherapy.org).
Respect Is Vital to a Healthy Relationship
Healthy, successful couples have disagreements (psychologytoday.com). While the frequency of the arguments may vary, how you handle them is what's important. The key to success is finding ways to respect each other, even amid disagreements.
As a couple, if you're struggling to maintain respect during the heat of the moment, hope is not lost. In fact, it's never too late to learn how to disagree amicably. Keep in mind; it's not the differences that are putting your relationship in jeopardy; it's how you handle your differences.
Maintaining a Sense of Self within a Relationship
Another essential component of a lifelong relationship is maintaining your sense of self.
As you began dating one another, you had your own set of hobbies, opinions, and goals. Over time, couples may shift their hobbies and views to align with their partner. The key to success is that the shift of change is by choice rather than by force.
Relationships can be fulfilling in many ways. For example, relationships often contribute to our self-esteem and identity. Yet, losing our sense of self can lead to a toxic dependency on our partner to 'make us happy.' This idea can be destructive because we are responsible for our own happiness.
Creating a lifelong relationship comes as you work toward uniting as one team. Loyalty, trust, respect, and maintaining your sense of self are components of success.
If you and your partner want to improve your relationship, our therapists are eager to meet with you. At Capstone Counseling and Coaching Atlanta, we help couples learn how to communicate and overcome obstacles. We can help you too.
Let's discuss some of the crucial components of a long-lasting relationship.
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