Whether we are in a long term relationship or marriage there are certain aspects of love that we must abide by to ensure that the flame by which we started out the relationship is not put out.
A long term relationship examines our love for one another and puts this to test in more ways than we can consider.
Below are five important aspects of love that must be adhered to in a long term relationship.
1.
Taking our partners for granted One of the problems of any long term relationship is taking people for granted.
This is normal because we get used to them and suddenly their space is our space.
If we can take our normal day to day activities for granted then why shouldn't we do the same for theirs? The truth is we can't.
It is important that we feel as one with our partners but still maintain a level of consideration for them.
This means still having the time to listen, to talk, to encourage and show their worth.
No long term relationship would run its course without this effort put into it.
2.
Honesty Honesty in a long term relationship is important for the continuous growth of trust between people.
It is difficult for any relationship to survive without this.
Lies eventually get found out and can kill the love between people.
It is important to always tell the truth and hope for the best.
Telling a lie and thinking we have gotten away with it usually ends up in tears.
3.
Balance All relationships need balance in responsibility.
Each person must bring something to the table.
One person cannot carry all the burden or else they would eventually feel the strain and wish to leave.
There has to be a balance in responsibilities and both people must work towards maintaining this balance.
4.
Loyalty Loyalty settles any uncertainties that may exist in the relationship.
Loyalty is demonstrated through honesty and faith in hope that things are constantly improving.
Without loyalty the whole relationship becomes a facade and strenuous.
5.
Expectations It is unwise for expectations to be as high as they used to be on the first day of the relationship.
This is not to say that we should not expect anything much from a long term relationship but we should be willing to accept that we have now got what we want and the effort should be in maintaining it rather than expecting it to be what it once was.
It is prudent to change our expectations to looking for other aspects in the relationship than simply living in the past of what things used to be like.
In the same way that we age so do our relationships.
What remains the same through eternity is our spirits.
By this token the spirit of any good relationship remains the same if it was sown initially on a stable foundation.
We should complain less and focus more on the good in the relationship.
A long term relationship examines our love for one another and puts this to test in more ways than we can consider.
Below are five important aspects of love that must be adhered to in a long term relationship.
1.
Taking our partners for granted One of the problems of any long term relationship is taking people for granted.
This is normal because we get used to them and suddenly their space is our space.
If we can take our normal day to day activities for granted then why shouldn't we do the same for theirs? The truth is we can't.
It is important that we feel as one with our partners but still maintain a level of consideration for them.
This means still having the time to listen, to talk, to encourage and show their worth.
No long term relationship would run its course without this effort put into it.
2.
Honesty Honesty in a long term relationship is important for the continuous growth of trust between people.
It is difficult for any relationship to survive without this.
Lies eventually get found out and can kill the love between people.
It is important to always tell the truth and hope for the best.
Telling a lie and thinking we have gotten away with it usually ends up in tears.
3.
Balance All relationships need balance in responsibility.
Each person must bring something to the table.
One person cannot carry all the burden or else they would eventually feel the strain and wish to leave.
There has to be a balance in responsibilities and both people must work towards maintaining this balance.
4.
Loyalty Loyalty settles any uncertainties that may exist in the relationship.
Loyalty is demonstrated through honesty and faith in hope that things are constantly improving.
Without loyalty the whole relationship becomes a facade and strenuous.
5.
Expectations It is unwise for expectations to be as high as they used to be on the first day of the relationship.
This is not to say that we should not expect anything much from a long term relationship but we should be willing to accept that we have now got what we want and the effort should be in maintaining it rather than expecting it to be what it once was.
It is prudent to change our expectations to looking for other aspects in the relationship than simply living in the past of what things used to be like.
In the same way that we age so do our relationships.
What remains the same through eternity is our spirits.
By this token the spirit of any good relationship remains the same if it was sown initially on a stable foundation.
We should complain less and focus more on the good in the relationship.