A strong and healthy relationship is what every couple hopes to have. My husband and I have enjoyed this type of relationship for over thirty years now. Our relationship and everlasting love has been a life long investment. It has taken a commitment of work, a willingness to change, an ability to adapt and work through life as a team.

We have enjoyed such a healthy relationship because of our commitment to four basic principles. These four principles are:

Honesty: A healthy relationship is tied to this one principle. Each person in the relationship must be able to totally depend upon the honest of the other person. To be honest, regardless of the circumstances, will strengthen the bonds of the relationship and build trust.

Trust: Trust is the second most important principle in all relationships. Trust is built upon honesty. Trust is not a given, it must be earned over time. It develops as the relationship develops.

Mutual Respect: Mutual respect is about recognizing each others strengths and weaknesses. It is about accepting each other for what they are and what they believe. We may have different views and ideas but we must be willing to accept and respect those differences in each other.

Communication: To maintaining a relationship will depend on the ability of the two parties to communicate with each other. When we fail to communicate with each other, problems will begin to arise and what was once small or insignificant can become insurmountable.
Do You Have A Healthy Relationship?

Is the passion you feel for each other as strong now as is was when you first began your relationship. Passion is the first building block of healthy relationships?

Do you respect the needs, the likes and dislikes of your partner as well as they respect yours?

Are the two of you able to disagree without causing problems within the relationship?

Are you able to compromise on issues which you disagree upon?

Are you honest with each other, regardless of the situation?

Is your relationship free of jealousy and suspicion?

Can the two of you enjoy different interest outside of your relationship as well as your mutual interest?

Can each of you say “I’m Sorry”, when needed?

Do you share life’s daily responsibilities?

Tips For A Healthy Relationship:

Keep the passion alive. Set aside time each day just for the two of you.

Compromise and resolve small issues before that become insurmountable.

Seek out and enjoy new experiences together.

Work to make each others life more fulfilling and less stressful.

Maintain a balance between your needs and desires and those of your partner.

Never underestimate the power of saying “I Love You”.

Having a strong and healthy relationship requires dedication and work. Each of you must remember that it is a partnership and that each must do his or her part to make it a strong and loving relationship.