What Are Relationships & How To Maintain Them.

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Why Relationships Matter

• The most profound emotion known to human beings is love. Although many kinds of love exist, many people seek their expression in romantic relationships with a compatible partner(s). Most people consider romantic relationships as the most meaningful aspect of life, providing a source of deep fulfillment. The need for human connection is innate, but the ability to form a loving and healthy relationship is learned.
• According to research, the ability to form a stable relationship begins from childhood, in the earliest experiences of a child with a caregiver who constantly meets the child’s needs. Such relationships aren’t destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply entrenched patterns of relating to others.

How to Build a Healthy Relationship

Every romantic relationship goes through ups and downs, and it takes work, commitment, and willingness to adapt and change with your partner. Every relationship is unique, and people get into relationships for different reasons. For a relationship to be strong, it needs to be natured continuously with communication and care. The following key ingredients are important for a relationship to be healthy.

• Stay connected through communication

An open, honest, and safe communication is an essential part of a healthy relationship. When one experiences a positive emotional connection with the partner, there will be an assurance of safety and happiness. When there is poor communication between partners, they stop relating well, and in case of stress or life challenges, they can easily disconnect. Good communication is important; as long as you are communicating, you can always work through whatever problems you’re facing.

• Spend quality time face to face

Many couples replace their face to face contact with instant messages, emails, and texts. Although digital communication is great for some purposes, it does not positively impact your brain and nervous system in the same way as face-to-face communication. You fall in love looking at and listening to each other. If you continue to look and listen in the same attentive ways, you can sustain the falling in love experience over a long term.

• Keep physical intimacy alive

Touch is an essential part of human existence. Studies on infants have shown the importance of regular, affectionate contact for brain development. But the benefits do not just end in childhood. The body’s levels of oxytocin, a hormone that influences bonding and attachment, are enhanced by affectionate contact. Although sex is considered a foundation of a committed relationship, it should not be the only method of physical intimacy. It is also important to maintain frequent, affectionate such as touch—holding hands, hugging, and kissing.

• Healthy relationship boosters

It is important to use boosters in a relationship every now and then. If you feel like the relationship has gotten stale or if you feel disconnected from your partner, you may need a boost. You can find something that you both enjoy, like going for a walk.

• Be ready for ups and downs

It is essential to be aware that every relationship has ups and downs. You should not expect to be on the same page always. Sometimes an open partner might be struggling with issues or events which can affect both partners and make it difficult to relate to each other. Relationships should be built on understanding, trust, and love through thick and thin.

[DennisWatkins91]

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[Whentheworldgoes]

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[Anonymous]

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