♥ Thursday, March 31, 2011 ♥
1: Space.
Give each other some space. Don't be totally consumed by each other. You don't have to spend every single moment with each other to have a long-lasting relationship. Quality, not quantity.
2: Care.
Care for each other, and make it obvious. No one likes being in a relationship with a block of wood.
Don't keep your partner guessing about your feelings. Don't be shy to show concern.
3: Communication.
Communication is vital in healthy relationships. Handle misunderstandings with maturity.
Prolonged cold wars will not aid the situation. Talk things out and solve the issues quickly.
4: Gentlemen.
Guys, be a gentlemen. Pull out her chair for her, open doors, stand behind her while going up an escalator, offer to hold her things if they are too heavy (not handbags, please), offer to pay on the first date (it's always okay to go dutch after that). I know paying is a sensitive issue, do it this way: Whoever asks, pays. Simple.
5: Don't be a bitch.
Girls, try not to throw tantrums at him as and when you like it.
Remember that he isn't responsible for your pms or i-am-fat issues. Give him a break.
6: Respect.
Try not to embarrass your significant other in front of other people. It is not classy and loving.
7: Be affectionate.
And I do not mean having sex at the train station on Valentines day. No, that is too extreme.
Give your boyfriend/girlfriend warm hugs.
8: Be alert.
Notice how he/she treats the people around him/her.
It could be a sign if he/she is acting different around you or whether he/she is a keeper.
9: Love doesn't need to be costly.
Come up with cheap, fun dates.
I like going to the beach, supermarket, cooking dinner together etc. Bring a dvd over, cuddle on the couch and watch it with her. Make your own nachos and popcorn.
10: Mature together.
Forgive Each Other. When serious issues arise, people can hurt each other really badly. It's never fun to be the person who gets hurt, but being able to forgive your partner and move on after you've been wronged is essential to a healthy relationship. Don't hide a secret grudge or continue to berate your partner long after the incident that caused your pain. Instead, be willing to forgive and move on.
