Watch your relationship flourish by instantly applying all of the following tips.
1. Embrace and appreciate the differences between you two instead of attempting to mold your partner into a version of yourself.
2. Interact with your partner the same way you would with your friends. It’s unimaginable to treat friends the way we sometimes treat our partners. Remember to be courteous.
3. Avoid trying to alter the other person’s traits. Steer clear of the ‘if only’ mindset—if only they were more considerate, wealthier, happier, had more hair, or larger breasts. Remember, we can’t change others; we can only modify our responses to them.
4. Establish your own guidelines. Both you and your partner are one of a kind, as is your relationship. While others may offer their opinions, only you two truly understand what works for you.
And of course…if you find yourself being too submissive, some may take advantage of you. Therefore, my final piece of advice is this: if you adhere to all of the above, or if those traits are not what you appreciate in a person, then it’s time to move on—let them go.
by Susan Floyd
