succyreal: In romantic relationships, as with so much
else, it’s the little things that count. Just as a
mis-spoken word or odd look can throw a
couple into a weeks-long feud, small and
seemingly insignificant gestures can help
keep a relationship on track. A little gift, an
off-hand compliment, a moment of physical
contact can vastly strengthen a relationship.
According to my humble self, psychologists, researchers and counselors who have both
researched and written about the challenges
of romantic relationships, these little displays
of interest and affection can be more
important than all the "active listening" and
trust games in the world. Their research has
suggested 10 keys to keeping both partners
content, satisfied, and happy with each other.

1. Tell your partner you love them.
Although it’s true that actions speak louder
than words, words often speak more clearly
than actions. Take a moment every now and
then to verbalize your feelings for your
partner. A simple “I love you” or “You mean
the world to me” can go a long way towards
making your significant other feel wanted,
cared for, and secure in your relationship.

2. Show some affection.
Small acts of physical intimacy – the hand
on the small of the back as you brush by in
the hallway, your arm around their shoulder
on the sofa, your hand on their thigh when
seated side-by-side, holding hands while
walking down the street – give your partner
a warm feeling and convey the love and
affection you feel for them. The littlest touch
can be as important, or even more important,
than the longest night of sexual intimacy.

3. Show appreciation for your
partner.
Let your partner know on a regular basis
what it is that you like most about them –
what you admire, what makes you proud,
what their strengths are in your eyes.
Building a romantic relationship isn’t just
about the initial bonding – it’s about
encouraging and supporting each other’s
growth over the course of your lives. Help
your partner achieve his or her potential by
constantly building them up.

4. Share yourself.
Don’t keep your likes and dislikes, dreams
and fears, achievements and mistakes, or
anything else to yourself. If it’s important to
you, share it with your partner. More than
that, be sure to share more with your partner
than you do with anyone else. While there is
certainly a need for some personal space in
even the closest relationship, give as much of
yourself and your time as you can bear to
your partner.

5. Be there for your partner.
It’s obvious what you need to do when your
partner faces a major life challenge like the
loss of a job or the death of a loved one. But
it’s just as important to be supportive when
your partner faces life’s little challenges, too
– an argument at work, a rough commute, a
misplaced check. Don’t let yourself be a
doormat, and definitely don’t stand for
physical or verbal abuse, but thicken your
skin a little and be the voice of calm and
reason when chaos strikes. Listen to what’s
bothering them and offer whatever help –
even if it’s just sympathy – you can.

6. Give gifts.
Take advantages of opportunities to give
material tokens of your love. Just the right
book picked up at the bookstore, a special
dessert, a piece of jewelry or clothing you
noticed at the store – anything small or large
that tells them you were thinking of them.
Leave a love note for them, or send them an
SMS at work to “I love you” – again, the little
reminder that they’re always on your mind
will help your partner feel better about
themselves and secure in your relationship.

7. Respond gracefully to your
partner’s demands and
shortcomings.
A big killer of relationships is unreasonable
expectations. Unless you married a robot,
your partner comes pre-loaded with a whole
range of human failures and foibles. These
are features, not bugs! Learn to recognize
and appreciate your partner’s quirks for what
they are: an essential part of who they are as
people. Since our weaknesses are often at
the core of our deepest insecurities, make
sure you don’t pick on or otherwise go out of
your way to highlight your partner’s flaws.

8. Make "alone time" a priority.
No matter how busy both of your lives are,
make sure you commit at least an evening
every week or two to be alone together. Have
new experiences, share your stories, and just
generally enjoy each other’s company.

9. Take nothing for granted.
Cultivate a daily sense of gratitude for your
partner and the thousands of little blessings
he or she has brought into your life.
Remember that, if you’re happy in your
relationship, your partner is doing a thousand
little things for you every day to make your
relationship work (as, hopefully, you are for
them). Never take that for granted – a
relationship is work of the highest order, and
the second you stop it starts to slide away.

10. Strive for equality.
Make sure you follow the Golden Rule in your
relationship: do unto your partner as you
would have done unto you. Strive for a fair
division of household duties and other tasks,
and don’t expect or demand special
considerations you’d be unwilling to offer in
return.
Above all invite God into your relationship and try as you can by understanding your partner.

wishing you a successful relationship.
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