Honesty
Being up front and fully disclosing to your partner is one of the signs of secured trust and real love. Holding back secrets makes a person seem shifty and untrustworthy, which are never good qualities for one to have in any relationship, but this can be combatted by each person communicating openly, trusting the word of his/her partner and committing to always remain honest even when it may hurt. Being honest doesn’t mean being brutal, however. There is a way to say everything, so the tone of things said in honesty should be taken into consideration.
Compromise
When two different people come together in a relationship, the flow of things can get a bit sticky. He may keep the cap off of his toothpaste in the bathroom while she may prefer the cap be put on. Things as simple as this could cause small riffs or arguments that could lead to frustration, and it’s in moments of opposing opinions where a couple has to compromise.
Compromise is a strong pillar of a healthy relationship because it is one of the most difficult ones for people to uphold. Everyone wants things to happen their way because at our core we are all very self-motivated and self-centered, but when one decides to be in a relationship with another there will have to be some compromises and life changes made. This doesn’t mean a person has to change themselves completely or give up their likes or way of doing things. Compromise simply means to meet in the middle, agreeing to handle things in a way that satisfies both people.
When these four pillars are strong and secure, a foundation for a successful and healthy relationship will make it one built for longevity.
4 Pillars Of A Healthy Relationship was originally published on blackdoctor.org
