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    Home » Parenting & Family » Family

    5 Ways to Maintain a Strong and Healthy Relationship

    Sep 6, 2020 · Modified: Jul 29, 2024 by Ali · Leave a Comment

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    Making a relationship work takes more than simply goodwill from either party. If you want your relationship to go the distance, it’s important to put the work in and remind your partner how much you value them. With these five tips, you can take steps to build a strong and healthy relationship now:

    1. Work on your self

    It’s easy to reel off a whole list of things your partner could do to improve themselves but turn that focus inward and spend time thinking about areas you can work on too. Relationships work best when both parties are aware of their shortcomings and are willing to acknowledge and work on them. By being the best version of yourself, you can be a better partner and have a happier relationship.

    2. Show you care

    No matter how long you’ve been together, it’s always important to remind your partner how much you care about them. Making them breakfast in bed, taking on some of their duties or treating them to an unexpected gift can be great ways to do this.

    If you do want to surprise your other half with a gift, try to find something they’ll love that they wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves. Many men don’t typically buy themselves premium skincare products, for example, but you can learn more about which products are right for your partner here. Similarly, some women struggle to find time to prioritize self-care, so treating them to a pampering session or luxury skincare can be a thoughtful gift.

    3. Learn each other’s love language

    Some people interpret acts of kindness as love, while others look for words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts or physical touch. Once you know which love language your partner naturally prefers, and understand your own love language, you'll find it much easier to connect and communicate with each other. Furthermore, being in tune with one another’s love language ensures you can show them how you feel more easily and more often.

    4. Schedule time together

    Life can get in the way of a relationship sometimes, particularly if you’ve been together for some time. Couples in a healthy relationship recognize when stress at work, upcoming exams or time with the children needs to come first. However, scheduling time together, such as a date night, ensures that you can spend quality time with one another, away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. A paint and sip session with Pinot & Picasso is a great way to destress and spend some quality time together.

    5. Talk freely and honestly

    All relationships experience difficulties from time to time but being able to talk freely and honestly, will help you to resolve any differences you may have. While you may disagree, listening to your partner’s opinion and taking their point of view on board will help to build a strong dialogue.

    Learning to Be in a Healthy Relationship

    We aren’t born knowing how to cultivate strong, healthy relationships, so it can take time to discover what works for you and your partner. By accepting this and being willing to try new ways to forge a strong connection, you’ll have what it takes to develop a strong, healthy and respectful relationship.

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    About Ali

    Hi I'm Ali, a vegan mummy of four from Wales in the UK. I love reading, cooking, writing, interiors and photography, all of which I share on here. I also make videos on my YouTube channel. Come and follow us and share our journey.

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