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5 Key Things to Remember for Success in Your Long Term Relationship

Relationships can be a tricky thing to navigate – sometimes you feel on top of the word and as if your partner can do no wrong and at other times you may struggle to be in the same room as each other without sniping. All long term couples experience ebbs and flows as with every other part of their lives. But if you want to make sure to remain strong, connected and close, there are some key things to remember:

Always Be Empathetic

Lots of arguments, misunderstandings and dramatic showdowns can be avoided if you take a deep breath and consider how you partner may be feeling in the situation. Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes will let you understand where their hurt and anger may be coming from and the best way to move forward without having to resort to a screaming match.

Learn How to Communicate Effectively

Each of us have developed diverse ways of communicating based upon our childhoods and past experience – some of us come from large demonstrative families who yell over each other quite happily, whereas others need to discuss issues quietly after taking some time to think, there are still others who have developed a habit of clamping up entirely when they feel anger or irritation.

As a couple you need to explore how you feel when discussing critical issues and what are the most effective ways to approach problems. Honestly opening up and actively communicating with each other will solve allow of problems before they even begin!

Don’t Hide How You Feel to Avoid Arguments

Disagreements, conflict, and differing opinions are likely to occur between any two people on certain subjects, it doesn’t mean that your relationship is a failure or that you are ill suited. It simply means that both of you feel open and honest enough to express you true thoughts and feelings!

Learn how to honestly share you thoughts and feelings without being vindictive or trying to one up each other.

Make Sure You Are Both Committed to the Relationship

In order to make it through the tough times and have each other’s backs in all situations – you both need to share the same level of commitment to a relationship. If someone mentally has one foot out the door or is prepared to run at the first sign of trouble, then the first big problem is likely to also be your last. If your partner doesn’t see a future with you, it is better to know now than later.

Always Respect Your Significant Other

As they years go by it can be easy to get a bit “too casual” with how you speak about your partner to other people. You should never forget that the two of you are a team and come as a package deal, which means having their back and protecting them from hurt.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that you need to ignore all their faults and not call them out on unreasonable behaviour – but you also need to make sure that your partner doesn’t become the butt of the joke every time when you are out with your friends. Casual lack of respect is likely to bleed into other areas of your life and may start to effect how you view and interact with your partner in the long term.

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