Feeling the love

In healthy relationships people feel loved, trusted, respected, safe.

We all come from different backgrounds that are unique to us and which we bring to a relationship. Respecting each other's differences is an important part of love.

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Tips for healthy relationships

1. be personally responsible for your own happiness

Too often relationships fail because someone is unhappy and blames the other person.

2. make and keep agreements with each other

Respect the differences between yourself and the other person. Reach mutual agreements or plans, and then commit to them. Keeping agreements shows respect for yourself and the other person, as well as creating a sense of trust and safety.

3. we approach our relationship as a learning experience

Each one has important information for you to learn. A true relationship will consist of people who equally contribute.

4. sometimes you need to make a decision

To let go of the past and just focus on what's happening here and now. It’s about taking control of the current situation and not rehashing old arguments.

5. review the expectations we place on each other

Try to be as clear as you can about any expectations - including acceptable and unacceptable behaviour and attitudes, especially attitudes towards money and sexual practices.

6. be responsible by admitting mistakes and saying sorry to each other

Right after the misunder¬standing or argument, take some time to think of the wrong and right things you both did. Then come back and talk about it.

There is no such thing as a perfect relationship

Sometimes you both will need to make compromises. Without disagreements & arguments, your relationship will NOT grow stronger.