How to build healthy relationships

Every romantic relationship has to go through ups and downs. Therefore, effort, dedication and willingness to adapt and change with that person are extremely necessary. Whether you are just starting a relationship or are in a long-term relationship, you can always start nurturing them in a good and healthy way. Even if you’ve been through many troubled relationships or are struggling to rekindle the spark in your current relationship, you can still learn how to bond, build positive relationships, and find create full satisfaction and enjoy lasting happiness.

Tip number one: Spend more time together in person

Sometimes, looking and listening to your partner will make you love him or her more. If both of you do that, the feeling of passionate love will always be maintained. However, loving gestures can only be communicated face to face; Therefore, no matter how busy life is, it is still important for both of you to spend time together to build a healthy relationship. 

Many couples find that the initial face-to-face interaction is gradually replaced by hurried text messages or emails. Even if you have a lot of work to do, take a few minutes every day to put down your electronic devices, stop thinking about other things, and focus on building a bond with your partner. . 

Try to spend more time together

Some things you can try to repair and keep your relationship as exciting as it was might include: finding something you enjoy doing together like going for a walk, taking a dance class, drinking coffee together. morning or try doing new things together. Sometimes just simple activities like going to a new restaurant or exploring a place you’ve never been to are enough to “heat up” the relationship.

Focus on the joy of being together

A sense of humor can help you get through difficult times, reduce stress, solve problems easily, and build more positive relationships. Create small surprises for your partner like buying flowers to take home or suddenly booking a table at your partner’s favorite restaurant. 

Tip number two: Heal through communication

Good communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship

It sounds simple, but as long as you express your thoughts, you can almost solve any problem you encounter. Tell the person what you need, don’t leave them guessing. They cannot read your mind. Even if your partner understands you, expressing your needs directly will always make things easier, avoid a lot of confusion, and create comfort and empathy in your partner. Surely that will make that person happier than having to think about it all day.

Pay attention to your partner’s nonverbal cues

Certain nonverbal signals, such as eye contact, tone of voice, posture, and gestures such as leaning forward, crossing arms, or touching someone’s hand, can convey more than words . Once you recognize the other person’s non-verbal signals, or “body language”, you will understand their mood and respond appropriately.

To build a good relationship, you must listen 

Although communication is considered vital in today’s society, if you know how to listen to make others feel respected and accepted, you can establish a deep and lasting relationship. more sure . Being a good listener doesn’t mean you have to agree with that person or change your mind, but it’s how you find common perspectives to resolve conflicts and create a healthy relationship. 

Tip three: Keep physical contact intimate

Skin contact is a fundamental part of human life . And maybe you don’t know, intimate contact will increase the amount of oxytocin – a hormone that supports attachment and closeness.

Sex is important in a relationship, but don’t make it the only intimate contact you have. Light touches, holding hands a few times, exchanging warm hugs or passionate kisses are all indispensable gestures in the process of building an emotional relationship. 

Sometimes, unwanted touching or inappropriate requests can make the other person uncomfortable when receiving them – you definitely don’t want that.

Even if you have a lot of work to do or kids to take care of, you can always maintain physical intimacy by carving out some alone time for the two of you, like a date night or just plain old times. Take time at the end of the day to sit down and hold hands.

Tip number four: Know how to give and receive in your relationship

If you think you will get everything you want in a relationship, you will get nothing but disappointment. Healthy relationships are built on acceptance and compromise. However, both parties need to put in the effort to ensure appropriate give and take when establishing their relationship. 

Pay attention to what’s important to your partner and don’t make “winning” your goal

Having a judgment of right and wrong is good, but that person still deserves to be listened to. Respect the other person and their opinion to better build this relationship.

Learn to appreciate and resolve conflicts

• Focus on solving the immediate problem and respect the other person. Don’t create conflicts over things that cannot be changed; 
• Stop attacking the other person and use appropriate pronouns to convey your feelings. Instead of saying “You hurt me,” try changing it to “I feel hurt when you hurt me.” such”;
• Don’t bring up past events during conflicts. Remember: being willing to forgive is one of the key things to building a relationship; 
• If you feel too angry, try taking a break from the conversation. Sometimes, learning to let go will help you become more positive.

Tip number five: Be ready for ups and downs

When building a relationship, many difficulties will come. Recognizing the ups and downs in a relationship is important. When you encounter too many stressful things, venting your anger on your partner seems to be an easy and safe way to release your frustrations. But such conflicts will gradually “poison” your relationship . Find healthier ways to control or release your stress and anger, don’t get angry at that person because of the problem you’re having. That is a good direction to build a positive relationship.

Sometimes trying too hard to solve one problem can create more problems . Each person has their own ways of solving difficulties. However, don’t forget that you two are a team, every problem can be solved when you two combine efforts together.

Look back at the early moments of your relationship . Share the times that brought the two of you closer, review the times that drove you both apart, and resolve them with the cooperation of both parties to rekindle the initial feeling of intimacy. Be open to changes, friends! 

Boundaries in a relationship

In every relationship, setting personal boundaries is important and completely normal. Those boundaries exist to protect our body, mind and psychology, so respecting each other’s limits is necessary to build a healthy relationship. Furthermore, setting limits gives us a feeling of safety, comfort, respect and positive personal development.

But if you do not set your own boundaries in a relationship, your needs, feelings, and tolerance limits will easily be ignored and ignored, causing the relationship to deteriorate. and there are no more good signs. Therefore, when starting to build a healthy relationship, set your own limits, share them with your partner and be ready to speak out if he or she does not respect your boundaries . !

Signs that the relationship is falling apart

Before a relationship breaks down, there are always signs that you can clearly see. From unreasonable and coercive behavior to unfounded suspicions, ideological and economic differences, all can make it difficult for a relationship to be happy in the long run.

Recognize the sirens of that relationship that is about to collapse , listen to your feelings and thoughts: Are you really happy? Is this relationship still healthy? Finally, try stopping for a moment to resolve disagreements and conflicts, fix mistakes together , and in addition, spend more time developing feelings if you want to save a relationship on the brink of collapse. broken and ready to build a long-term healthy relationship. 

You’ve just completed the first steps on your journey to building a healthy relationship! Don’t forget to apply it to real experiences and enjoy the good things that a healthy relationship brings. We hope you will always be happy and positive with your relationships. What are you waiting for? Share this article with everyone you love!