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What matters the most in couple?
Honesty and Trust. Honesty and trust become the foundation for everything in a successful marriage. But unlike most of the other essentials on this list, trust takes time. You can become selfless, committed, or patient in a moment, but trust always takes time.
What are the most important values in a relationship?
We share a list of the most important values in a relationship that lead to a shared happy future.
- Communication. Simply put, communication is the way we talk to each other.
- Commitment.
- Trust.
- Conflict management.
- Respect.
- Forgiveness.
- Authenticity.
- Empathy.
How can you show you value your relationship?
Let’s get right into it.
- You Are Appreciated for Your Role in Their Life.
- You Don’t Have to Justify Their Actions.
- They Don’t Make You Feel Guilty for Having Other Priorities.
- They Listen to You Carefully and Respond with Compassion.
- They Ask You for Advice and Take it Seriously.
- They Respect Your Boundaries.
What kind of relationships are worth continuing?
The ONLY relationships worth continuing (with few exceptions) are those that are a net positive for BOTH participants. Durable relationships are ones that benefit everyone involved. Sometimes we will stay in a relationship that is temporarily negative, but if there is no long term expectation of it becoming positive, we should eliminate it.
Why do we keep our relationships?
Many of our relationships are, in actuality, clutter. We keep them because they are convenient, or we don’t want to do the hard emotional work of letting go. Just like the out of style acid washed jeans that no longer fit, they served a purpose at some point. They probably made us happy once.
How do you bring your best self to a relationship?
Knowing thyself is the key to bringing your best self to a relationship. If you don’t know yourself and you are not attuned to who you are first, then the people you will attract will reflect that as well. I’ll use myself as an example.
Are your relationships based primarily on proximity?
Our relationships are based primarily on proximity. It is convenient to form relationships with people that are around us much of the day. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with this, but realize we are not being intentional when this happens.