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True Love or False Love: Several Signs of a Healthy Relationship
In daily life, we often hear maxims about healthy relationships. For example, you should treat your partner well and not get angry with him/her for no reason. However, when we are actually in a relationship, things can be different. We may feel confused and doubt whether we have made the right choice. Don't worry, feeling confused is normal. It shows that you care about your partner. But we still need to understand what constitutes a healthy relationship to better protect ourselves.
1. Always Maintain a Positive and Optimistic Attitude
Happiness always exists in all kinds of relationships. However, some people always talk about negative things and spread negative emotions. You can comfort him/her once or twice, but you can't always be his/her emotional dumping ground. His/her frustration will also affect you. Therefore, always maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude is an important sign of a healthy relationship. A good relationship will make you feel energetic and happy.
2. Start Setting Goals for Academics or Career
In a healthy romantic relationship, it's normal to feel inferior and think you're not as good as your partner. But your partner should encourage you and help you become a better person. A person whose life is a mess might become more goal-oriented and motivated because of their partner's excellence. A relationship is healthy only when both people grow together. Conversely, if your partner is a smooth talker (PUA), the relationship is definitely unhealthy. They won't encourage you; they'll belittle and belittle you. If this happens, you should leave them immediately.
3. Truly Trust the Person You Love
Trust is crucial in all relationships, but with the prevalence of social media and mobile phones, it's easy to snoop on others' privacy. However, in a healthy romantic relationship, you don't need to do this. This partly depends on whether your partner demonstrates trustworthy qualities.
I remember a friend of mine once fell for a playboy who was always flirting with other girls. My friend knew he was a playboy, so she was always suspicious of him. She constantly asked him where he was and what he was doing. Ultimately, they both felt the relationship was too exhausting and broke up quickly. Therefore, trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship.
4. Both Parties Are Willing to Communicate
Arguments are an inevitable part of romantic relationships. Don't assume that arguing means the relationship is doomed. On the contrary, arguments allow both of you to vent your frustrations, which can be beneficial to your personalities. However, after an argument, both of you should actively communicate, explaining the reasons for the argument and how to improve in the future. This is what a healthy relationship is all about.
5. Feeling Respected
Respect is also an important component of a healthy relationship. It's not just about respecting your partner's preferences, although many people don't even do that. In same-sex relationships, both partners need to have boundaries. Your partner must respect your privacy and not constantly challenge your limits under the guise of concern.
Going back to the friend I mentioned above, although her ex was always flirting with other women, she didn't respect his privacy either. She always wanted to know what he talked about with his friends and even snooped on their chat history. However, in a healthy relationship, you should try to avoid this behavior.
These are just some important signs of a healthy relationship that I've summarized. Of course, there are many more signs of a healthy relationship. Generally speaking, when you feel happy and fulfilled, and both of you are making progress in the relationship, it's very healthy. If you have any other questions about relationships, feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading this article. I hope everyone can have healthy romantic relationships.