1. Let Them Know
Most people prefer to keep their feelings to themselves because they are terrified of how the other person would react if they discover them. Rather than keeping it inside, love should be allowed to flow freely in the hopes that it will be confirmed and that happy times will come with the person we are in love with. All of them are mistaken here; love is not something that can be restrained. The emotional burden we put on ourselves by repressing our sentiments of love is an act of self-injustice and self-defeating. So if you have feelings for someone, don’t wait around, don’t allow them to be with someone else, and just tell them that you love them right away.
2. Don’t Be Abrasive Or Rude
We have reached the phase when the majority of romantic relationships fail when we start to become not just possessive but also demanding in our love for one another. Personal space is of the highest importance when it comes to interpersonal relationships. To get your loved one’s attention, you have to cross the imaginary line and become clingy and interested in their life at all times. Because you’ve crossed those boundaries, they’ve become irritated. Taking an interest in their life is important, but not at the expense of not interfering with their activities. Maintaining your balance is an important skill to learn.
3. Be Yourself
The adage “don’t change who you are for other people.” is one we’ve all heard countless times throughout our lives. Being yourself is the most important thing to do while you’re in a relationship, too. Instead of attempting to be someone else, let them fall in love with you for who you truly are, and you will know that your love and your relationship are genuine in every aspect. If you let them see you as you truly are — with or without makeup, whether you’re sick with a runny nose or feeling rundown — they’ll be more likely to fall in love with the genuine you.
4. Friendship Is Key
When we talk about romantic relationships and the importance of friendship, we’re not saying that you have to be friends with someone before you can love them. While this may seem like a dream situation in principle, it’s not often that simple in practice. Befriending someone in a relationship requires you to have fun with them, play jokes on them, and have fun together. This will ensure that you are comfortable even when things go rough since you know that your friendship with your partner will not change.
5. Commitment
When one of you or your partner cheats on the other person in the relationship, you’ll know that you’re not meant to be together. As a result, if you’re in a committed relationship, you should know how to keep it that way. You can’t hold your partner responsible for this until they’re persistent, and the same goes for you. All humans, including those of both sexes who live in today’s society, will encounter someone of the opposite sex at some point in their daily lives. Keep in mind that if your spouse truly cares about you, they won’t consider the notion of spending time with anybody else. Make every effort to avoid getting into these types of predicaments.
6. Express Your Feelings Of Affection
One of the most important things you can do in a relationship shows your partner is that you are capable of both receiving and giving love. Never wait until your significant other has done something kind for you, like giving you present or running errands for you, before telling them you love them. The same goes for any of the other instances listed above. No matter how little you get back from them, you should still show love,e while you’re showing them affection. It’s best if you don’t interfere with the way they love, and you focus on learning how to do it yourself. Have a talk with them about their mistakes instead of becoming angry with them if they do. Learn to give love before you can receive it.
7. Everyone Has Flaws
Everyone has flaws, including you and me as well as the person you’re in love with. We are all flawed in some way even though you may wrongly feel that your partner is the ultimate epitome of flawlessness, you should be conscious of the fact that this opinion is formed from your emotional state rather than from your intellectual one. It’s normal for the person you love to make mistakes, even stupid ones. Instead of retaliating violently when they do, you should learn to talk things out with them. Decide on a course of action after discussing the problem with others and hearing their perspectives. Don’t expect to be flawless all the time.
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This post was previously published on MEDIUM.COM.
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