Who wouldn’t kill to have a long standing and good relationship with his/her spouse? We asked relationship experts to dole out some advice on how to keep a relationship going for a long haul and we got some valuable insights.
Here are a few tips you should lap up:
- Open communication is the key. Telling your partner how you feel and what you expect is better than silently expecting him to understand without saying a word. There ain’t no telepathy. Also, know when to bring up issues. Doing it when he is sick, tired, or is going low, is unwise. Pick a time when both of you are mentally present and are capable of discussing delicate issues.
- Do not let your happiness entirely depend upon your spouse. That makes you insecure and can lead you to hang on to him like a baby does to a pacifier. Have a good social life, recognize what makes you happy, and do it.
- Put out all your cards on the table. There is no space for pretence in a relationship. Let him know what you like, dislike, believe in, and follow without thinking twice about how he may feel about your opinions and choices. If he chooses to love you the way you are, he will stick along for long too. Be real. Be you.
- Be patient. Your guy doesn’t have to check all the boxes of an ideal man’s qualities list. We are all flawed human beings. Accept that your guy comes with his own set of foibles that you have to be patient with as long as he is patient with yours.
There you go! Follow the tips and have the relationship you deserve.
