6 Secrets for a Happy Relationship

The meaning of a perfect relationship varies from person to person. However, there are secrets behind successful relationships. They have nothing to do with the choice of mate, but more than anything else with the relationship that exists between the two people involved; that is, how the two people treat each other and how they feel about each other.

So here are the secrets for having a healthy and long relationship with your partner. 

The 6 secrets of a long, healthy and happy relationship

1. Emotional investment

Having a relationship takes a lot of work and a lot of time. Having a healthy and lasting relationship takes even more work and more time. It can indeed be very difficult. The first, and perhaps most important ingredient for a successful relationship is 100% emotional investment.

Both partners need to be fully involved in the relationship otherwise there’s no reason to even try. 

2. Having common interests 

It is true that opposites attract, but it is also true that you need to be able to share your interests with your partner. Having common interest and spending quality time together is key. Being together and doing something that both of us enjoy is crucial. This will help you build a stronger relationship. 

So try to cultivate common interests, find out about your partner’s hobbies and interests, be open to learning something new, and share your ideas on activities to do together.

3. Be kind              

Being kind is one of the easiest gifts you can give to another in a relationship. So why is it sometimes difficult to always be nice to your partner? When we know our partners all too well and spend a lot of time together, perhaps because we live with them, we tend to diminish the importance of small acts of kindness in everyday life.

Being nice in the simplest ways – maybe making dinner together, doing laundry for the other person or surprising them with small gifts – is sure to give your relationship a big boost. Such simple acts of kindness are one of the most practical tips for a healthy relationship.

4. Share the secrets

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The best relationships are those in which your partner is also your best friend .Those where you are open and honest with each other. In a successful relationship, you are not afraid to share parts of yourself with your partner. 

A strong sense of security and trust is needed to share secrets with each other; secrets that reveal your greatest interests, desires, dreams and disappointments. Being vulnerable increases intimacy and strengthens the relationship bond. 

5. Talk (a lot) and listen (even more)

Good and sincere communication with each other is the key to all successful relationships; be it romantic, platonic or even those related to work.

Trust blooms when people feel free to speak and are also listened to and understood. Listening means showing attention, care and respect towards the other. But to really listen, you have to pay full attention and maybe even put aside your ideas and desires. 

6. Interdependence and independence

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In any successful relationship there must be a relationship between interdependence and independence. It is important that partners feel they can depend on each other for closeness, comfort and safety. However, one should not become too dependent on the other person. A level of personal independence is needed, because if you rely too much on your partner there is a risk that you will start to feel suffocated.