subject: How to Make a Relationship Work - 3 Acts of One's Self That Make It Happen! [print this page] In thIn the lessons of learning how to make a relationship work it can really be summed up with 3 powerful words. Those words all mean the giving of one's self. They are self-discipline, self-sacrifice and self-improvement or personal growth. That is what making a relationship work is all about. If we could live with these always at the fore part of our thinking there would be no more unmanageable issues! With plenty of research in on couples who have been together for many years these are the kind of things that they spoke of as their secret formula to a relationship that is healthy and vibrant. I am certain that many of these things you already know but, as they have pointed out to me, many people consciously already know how to make a relationship work out, but because it does take continuous effort, they will just go on in the same old patterns believing that everything will be just fine. Usually once a couple realizes that everything is not fine they have a relationship being ripped apart by the "relationship gremlins" of life and by then, it may be too late! What I am saying is that reading them and knowing them is only part of the formula; you must fully embrace them and walk by them! Got it? How to Make a Relationship Work 3 Acts of One's Self 1.> Self-Discipline - Regardless of what the challenge they always treated the other person with the utmost dignity and respect. Anger never boils over into rage, cursing at one another was eliminated and any toxic language in terms of self-expression was thrown down the sewer. Since their story was that they loved each other, they acted like it! My, oh my; what a novel idea! 2.> Self-Sacrifice - Dumping of the egos! Truth is many of us claim to be strong-willed and this is a huge problem when 2 strong-willed people get together, or even if one is "dominator". This is way too much pride, or a better way of saying it; it is the wrong kind of pride. You are with the person who you claim you love what's up with this Fat Head Syndrome to where you can not just serve each other in complete love and kindness? 3.> Self-Improvement - You would be wise to pump your brain up with new ideas, principles and information on love, relationship and communication on a regular basis. This process should never stop until you are dead! The acquisition of new knowledge for both your personal growth and relationship growth is phenomenal in binding you guys with the "super glues" of love and devotion. It is all up to you both to make this relationship work! So, take the information that I have shared with you and get your other half involved with the process right away! Make the pact, then lock hands in agreement and start your new journey building each other up and never tearing each other down again. Promise it! Please understand that the outlined recommendations on how to make a relationshipwork out , WILL work for you, IF you stick to it from here on out!
