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Healthy Relationships take a lot of time and energy to thrive. It’s easy to become frustrated and discouraged when things don’t go as expected. This can hurt your relationship – causing conflict and arguments that leave you both upset and frustrated. A healthy relationship requires more than just two people – it requires the right kind of people, who care about providing the best for each other. The key is being willing to put in the effort it takes to build a relationship together that is greater than any one person.
This article discusses five essential requirements for a healthy relationship.

1. Drop your expectations:

If you’re in a relationship right now and are experiencing frustration, disappointment, and anger with your partner, it’s time for you to take a step back and re-evaluate your needs and expectations of the relationship. The fact is that most of us enter into romantic relationships with some kind of unrealistic expectations.
We expect our partners to be able to read our minds and know what we need without telling them. We expect them to treat us like royalty just because we love them. We expect our partners to accept us the way we are and not want us to change. We expect them to never make any mistakes or hurt us in any way. And if our partners don’t live up to these unrealistic expectations, then we feel disappointed, frustrated, and angry.
Instead of expecting them to meet all of your needs or fulfill all your wishes, accept that they are humans too and have their flaws just like you do.
There is one thing that I have learned from being in a relationship – you cannot control another person, no matter how much you love them, how much money you spend on them or how nice you are to them, the person will always do what they want to do regardless. So learn to let go of your expectations as soon as possible because this will save you a lot of heartache in life.

2. Maintain Good Communication:

You must be able to communicate openly and honestly with your partner about anything without fear or shame! This means sharing what makes you angry, sad, or happy so your partner knows how to respond appropriately when these emotions arise within yourself or them. If one person does not feel comfortable talking about something then there may be issues elsewhere.
Don’t assume that your partner will read your mind or know what is wrong without being told directly.

3. Cultivate a give-and-take lifestyle:

By nature, we are all selfish. But in a relationship, you should be able to adjust to the other person by letting go of some of your comforts and privileges. A give-and-take attitude enhances the satisfaction of both parties in the long run. An attitude to overlook mistakes and a readiness to forgive are also needed to cultivate a give-and-take attitude.

4. Healthy Relationships demand Respect

Respect means treating others the way you’d like to be treated. This may seem obvious, but it can come down to little things, such as listening when they talk and being on time when you make plans to meet.
Respect in a relationship means that each person values who the other person is and understands who they are. It also means that each person recognizes the other as whole, separate individuals, and not just as extensions of themselves.
For example, people who are respectful of each other:
– make an effort to understand one another’s viewpoints
– consider their partner’s feelings when making decisions
– speak kindly about each other in public or in private
– try to see things from each other’s point of view
– avoid putting their partner down or criticizing them in front of others
– show consideration for how their actions affect their partner (even if there’s no intention to hurt)

5. Healthy Relationships demand Trust

Trust means that you can be open and honest with each other without fear of judgment. It also means that you don’t have to question what they tell you all the time. Trust can make or break a relationship. It is therefore very important that you develop trust in each other if you want to enjoy a happy and healthy relationship with your partner. You need to trust that your partner will always be there for you when you need him/her and that he/she will not do anything behind your back to hurt you or jeopardize the relationship. Lack of trust can lead to betrayal which destroys relationships irreparably.
In conclusion, if you have these five elements in your relationship then you are well on your way to a successful and healthy relationship. However, if you feel that you are lacking one or some of these key factors, try to work on those areas individually and together with your partner. Stay blessed.

By: Stephen Adzasu