what do u do in a relationship
2006-09-15 03:52:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Good communication: If you can't talk open and honestly, and be empathetic to one another - then the relationship is dead in the water.
Respect: Show your commitment by your actions, not your words. Hear and respond to what your partner is saying when you talk. Conversations are always two-sided in a successful relationship.
Don't try to change your partner: If two people are willing to accept each other despite their faults, that is half the battle. If you are too shallow to accept physical imperfections, then you are not ready for a committed relationship.
Pick and choose your battles wisely: Compromise when you don't agree, and don't be too proud to admit when you're wrong. If you are wrong, apologize. If every argument is about something rediculous, like 'the toilet seat was left up again', then perhaps you aren't ready for a mature, committed relationship.
Follow your gut feelings: You will know when you have found your soulmate. The relationship will have a mutual level of comfort about it that is hard to describe. If you have to put on a 'front' to keep your partner interested, then the relationship isn't destined for the long term. Constant sacrifice to please your partner without reciprocation leads to feelings of resentment over time. Don't waste your time trying to make a relationship 'work' - it's a 50/50 effort, not 70/30 or 80/20.
2006-09-15 04:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by oscarschic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Long term relationships require in my opinion, communication, acceptance, and the ability to be flexible. You have to feel free to be who you really are not what you want the other person to think you are. Expressing your true feelings, ideas, goals,etc. is very important. Acceptance not only of the other person but ones self as well is paramount. Flexibility is not changing who you are or what you think or believe to be true, but rather a willingness to accept another's view as their own and not being offended if it differs from your own. There really is no magic, one answer fits all plan. It is what works and feels right for the two people involved. How does one find out thses things...... by talking to each other.
2006-09-15 11:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by etheraiel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
communication, become friends first, get to know each other, be understanding, listen, compromise, accept the person for who they are, respect, loyalty, honesty, openness all these things and more equal love for that person because most of them are actions that you don't have to think twice about, and when the person expresses concern about the things you don't do it's not that hard to change for the better. very relationship won't last with everyone you fall in love with. I do believe you haven't truly loved till you lost love because that's the first real taste that you get of what it really feels like to be selfless. I also believe that there is someone for everyone.
2006-09-15 11:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by sky g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Primary: Communication
give and take: be willing to give 100%
meaning listening, empathizing, helping and understanding
Take 50%, willing to take a change in life, accept who they are for what they are, enjoy the things you like about them, and for the things you don't like, accept it for who they are.
Share or discuss decisions.
Be their ultimate best friend, being able to talk about anything and everything, but take notice of what they are saying.
Your secrets if your willing to share becomes a shared secret that goes no further.
Share inspirations, thoughts and opinions no matter how kinky or weird.
being able to live with each other through think and thin, and working with each other hand in hand.
Mostly being able to share everything.
It's not a 50 50 split it's a 90-90 split ( you have to commit 90% to get a 50% return, both would equal making a 100% dedication to love.)
2006-09-15 11:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by Juggernaut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Communication!
2006-09-15 10:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
COMMUNICATE!! I say EVERYTHING to my husband about what I expect and every day things etc. There is NO jealousy in our relationship because of this and a good sex life. For a man, sex is the way to show he is loving a woman and for a woman she needs to feel loved before she can have sex, so it's a little off but if you both talk and understand eachother, it comes natuarally!
2006-09-15 10:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mommyof3 BGB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communication is key. Never take each other for granted. Keep the sparks alive by trying new things. Work as a team, not as a boss and an employee.
2006-09-15 10:55:31 · answer #7 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we have a fight, she goes into the kitchen and I work in the yard.
I've had a mostly outdoor life.
So much for jokes - the answer is to "give in" on everything except really vital issues. Also, a lot of sex helps, as does doing other fun things together.
2006-09-15 10:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by Prof. Cochise 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, Loyalty, the ability to communicate and as well the desire to met each others needs (especially emotionally)
Hugs from a Loving Mom to a Brilliant, as well as beautiful 8 year old Jared and Our Angel, Zachary (taken to soon but who will always remain in our heart) ~ Mel
2006-09-15 10:55:54 · answer #9 · answered by jaredsmommy2004 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
keep things interesting have sufficient similar interests but also plenty to do outside the relationship, understand that at any one time one or other of you may be in a differnent place emotinally
give each other room and respect boundaries
2006-09-15 10:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋