subject: Strengthening Relationship [print this page] Strengthening Relationship Strengthening Relationship
At the first few years of being together as a couple, you may be able to discover a lot of things about your partner. We are not all the time on our best self. There are some imperfections on our end and your partner can inevitably discover this as time goes by.
The challenge of strengthening the relationship comes during the time that you are already starting to discover the true color of your partner. Sometimes, this is the reason why there are a lot of fightings and sometimes end up to divorce.
If you will not pay attention to this, you will end up in a break up. Find out some of the best ways you should take to make the relationship strong.
1. Listen and listen
If you keep on talking and your partner will also keep on talking, you may end up arguing with each other. The reason why there are some heated arguments amongst husband and wife is because nobody wants to listen. I am sure, just like you, your partner would also like to say something. Take time to listen to your partner's prejudices and you can just speak if it is already your turn to speak.
2. Open Communication
An open communication should be the best time to talk. You must put a borderline between talking and arguing. Talk about your situation and open up everything. If you can communicate well, you can express your burdens and patch up things once and for all.
3. Exert extra effort to save relationship
The breakup will only happen if no one even tried to save the relationship. If you want to grow old with your partner, then do an extra effort to resolve the issues between each other. Learn to give up own prejudices and try to understand your partner. An extra effort means a lot to a relationship.