How to Make a Relationship Work

Many people start relationships with the rosy picture of a blissful future

, without a clue of what making a relationship work really entails. Relationships must be nurtured in order to grow into a steady happy partnership that can lead to a happy and lasting marriage. A lot of time and effort must be put into the relationship in order for it to succeed.

Those who fall in love do so without considering the many factors that go into building a steady foundation for their love to grow from. Many start relationships without even waiting to get to know each other better. In a lot of cases, people are actually attracted to those with seemingly differing characteristics from their own. This is the main reason why a couple in a relationship must first learn to understand and accept each other. Making relationships work requires understanding, commitment, self-awareness and a sprinkle of interesting humor. It requires both parties to identify their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as that of their partner. Each individual has his or her own unique traits and characteristics.

In order for a relationship to succeed, the couple needs to feel like equals in the relationship. They should treat one another as peers and show mutual respect for one another. There should be a fair degree of sharing and support for each other especially when under difficult circumstances. There should also be free room for airing of personal opinions with both parties ready to accept and understand divergent views. Open discussions and loving dialogues are better than arguments and frustration. Neither one should feel intimidated or threatened such that they begin to live in fear. An insecure person is far from confident and cannot contribute well to strengthening the relationship.

Self confidence is very important in making a relationship work. Encourage your partner instead of criticizing him or her when they make mistakes. Discuss issues and challenges together; and when trying to solve difficult ones, try arriving at a common ground. Give each other room to be who they are. Establish a set time and boundaries each individual has. These should be discussed and agreed on amicably. You can do so by agreeing on specific "couple's time" and "alone time" which allows each person to be with other people as well. Extended families, friends, colleagues or even other social group members should be given regular time and space to interact with you or your partner. It is important for normal human beings to interact with others; and rather than taking away intimacy from your relationship, may actually contribute to it. Your partner will appreciate you more, plus it is a sign of self confidence and maturity.

How to Make a Relationship Work

By: Paige Mercer

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