Being in a healthy relationship...

Hi guys!

I have been feeling that this is a very important topic to blog about this week. A topic that needs to be discussed and addressed because it's becoming more and more of an issue. That issue is an unhealthy relationship. As we all know, being in a relationship is a very beautiful thing to be a part of. It's a gift that gives our life happiness and love but making sure that we are in a healthy relationship versus an unhealthy relationship and knowing the difference between the two is of equal importance. What I have seen happen to a lot of different couples is they find themselves at a crossroads with their significant other because there is a disconnect and because of that, it often times leads to unhealthy habits within the relationship to fill that disconnected void. It's inevitable to become upset and to even fight with your significant other, but when you start slowly losing the essentials and the foundations of a healthy relationship because of it, that is when the relationship can be put in danger. 

Healthy Relationship:

Trust-(Trust is the most important quality to have in a relationship in my opinion. Without it, the relationship remains rocky and feelings of doubt and insecurities will take over the relationship and create an unhealthy environment).

Communication-(Being able to openly communicate with your partner and talk to them about issues and concerns is another really important value to have in a relationship. A lot of time, couples face problems simply because they didn't communicate with their significant other and without communication, you cannot grow as a couple). 

Sacrifice-(A healthy relationship sometimes requires change for both partners in order to make the other person happy. We sometimes have to make sacrifices for those we love in order to make our love known. Without sacrifice, we can't make room for the potential greatness that could come from those big changes to help better the relationship). 

Honesty- (Honesty ties into having trust in one another, being honest and upfront with your significant other will only deepen the trust in your relationship and give your significant other the assurance that they can come to you with anything and be open about whatever life throws at you). 

Respect- (This seems like an obvious trait but you would be surprised with how many times couples are needing some clarification on what respect really is in a relationship. Respecting each other not only physically but emotionally as well. Being able to have respect for each other's needs, dreams, interests, and goals is just as important as maintaining respect for yourself in the relationship as well. Men especially need to feel respected in the relationship and that means not stripping away what they love to do and what they believe helps them feel more like a man. Keep in mind, men and women possess different love languages and showing respect to your man is a big way of showing your love to them).

Passion- (Keep that heat alive! Passion and intimacy are some of the best ways that we like to show our love to someone special. Everyone has there own ways of expressing that passion with their significant other but whether it be through a romantic gesture or just sharing that passionate love with your partner through simple touching such as holding hands or deep conversation, etc.)

Friendship- (A lot of people often forget that while you are in a romantic relationship, you also have a developed friendship that most likely came first. Remember that a good relationship also involves being able to be close friends too with a very special bond). 

Faithfulness- (Remaining faithful and true to your significant other at all costs no matter who or what comes into your life). 

Loyalty- (Finding someone who is loyal is quite rare these days unfortunately. With the society we are in and the many temptations that try and distract us, remaining loyal is an exceptional quality to have in a relationship.) 

Commitment- (Commitment only happens if both individuals are willing, commitment means being able to devote your entire self to someone and to give them your all in the relationship.) 

Mutual love-(I say mutual love because both individuals have to have love for each other in order to be able to commit and have faith in your relationship. If it's one-sided, it most likely will falter because when hard times arise, there will only be one individual willing to fight through it because they believe that love will get them through it.) 

Stay happy and beautiful! :)