Things That Matters In A Relationship
Things that hold much more importance than love in a relationship.
It's very easy and natural to get caught up in strong feelings for someone. Love is the kind of emotion that makes you feel that it's all that really matters. But realistically speaking, there are a few more things that hold much importance in a relationship thank love. These things help you move forward as a couple and they are very essential too. So we thought of listing them down for you.
01. The ability to trust each other.
It doesn't matter how much you love the other person, if you can't trust them, it won't work. Trust is crucial for a healthy relationship which is why it's always one of the very first things to look for when finding a connection. Trusting is not just related to cheating or infidelity, but trust with intimate information, with being vulnerable and in challenging times.
02. A solid sense of respect.
Love can sometimes blind you to the reality of a bad situation, even if the other person doesn't respect you. But, respect is much more important when you're looking for a long-term relationship than just love. Respect is all about honouring each other's differences. A couple doesn't need to have the same interest or passions, but they do need to have an understanding of each other.
03. Feeling safe and secure around each other.
If you don't feel safe and secure in your relationship, it doesn't matter even a little how much you love the person. A toxic situation will remain one, no matter how you try to frame it. If you're in a relationship for love, it's very likely that you will stay in it because your needs are being met. Love can meet many needs like validation, connection or support. But feeling secure and safe with your partner should rank higher.
04. Genuinely liking each other
It's very common for people to stay in a relationship where they don't like the person but because they love them. You might love them so much but never really enjoy their company or make each other laugh. So it's very important to like the person you're in a relationship and give it more importance than love.
05. The ability to communicate.
Communication is the fuel of the love engine. The love won't last if your communication with each other is weak. You need communication in a relationship to set boundaries, express love, fix issues and talk about your needs. You can have all the love in the world, but good communication will be what makes things work long-term.
