Below is a list of essential methods for building up a strong and successful romantic relationship with your partner.

*Look Forward And Not Backwards
In order for you to build a stronger relationship with your partner, you should stop obsessive over and concerning yourself with the past, and try to look forward into the future you want to have with your partner.
You shouldn't place too much interest in your partner's past and yours as well.
If you are still worrying about whether your partner might be, or is still having an affair with her ex, then you need to work towards developing trust for that partner.
You should also cease from asking too many questions about your loved one's past relationship.
Refrain from looking through his/her phones, bags or stalking him/her on social media and all that, all in the bid to look for clues about their past.
Not only will this make you agitated and perturbed, it would also make you be always suspicious of your partners actions and love and trust will gradually begin to decline.

*Develop A Bond Of Friendship
Friendship is an essential catalyst needed to strengthen relationships.
When that bond of friendship has been developed between a couple, it would be difficult from them to pull apart.
There are a lot of ways to foster friendship. This include:

*Spending quality time together: This involves creating out time for each other. During this time, you could talk to each other and try to get to know each other better.

*Engaging in activities of Interest: It is essential to share common interests with your partners. These things help in sustaining a relationship especially when mere attraction isn't enough.
It's important to engage in hobbies and activities that both of you can participate in, so as to keep your relationship alive.
You could also learn to initiate new fun things to do together just to spice up your relationship.
All this helps in building friendship and companionship.

*Don't Compare Your Relationship With That Of Others
You should come to the understanding that every relationship is different. You shouldn't compare your relationship with anyone else's.
You shouldn't even compare your present relationship with previous relationships.
All this won't aid the growth of your relationship and it would only end up in ruining it completely.
When you start comparing your relationship with that of others, you will begin to expect too much from you partner, and you will start having overly high expectations of the kind of relationship you want.
You might also begin to move the relationship in a pace that's faster than necessary and instead of the relationship to move forward, you will end up halting it's growth.

*Be Appreciative
It's always important that you find time to appreciate your partner.
Even a single "Thank You" can go a long way.
Learn to compliment your partner for their inputs into the relationship. Try to always show appreciation even for the smallest of things.
Also develop the character of being optimistic and not always looking at things with a pessimistic or critical mindset.

Asides use of words, you could also buy gifts for him/her. Take him/her out, sponsor dinners and outings, and just try to show gratitude to for being with you and trying to make your relationship work.
This would help your spouse to love and respect you better.

*Understand That Communication Is Essential
The importance of effective communication between partners in a relationship cannot be over-emphasized.
You should learn to be open and be okay with sharing your thoughts and opinions with your partner. Make your partner know that they can open up to you and that you are always there to support them.
If something is bothering you, it's important to let your loved one know, so you can tackle the problem together.
Choose the right place and time to have a talk. Even if you have something really important that you want to say to your partner, don't be hasty.
Learn to use the right tone to express your thoughts and try not to be too combative. Endeavor to be as cool and as rational as possible, even if you're feeling aggravated or agitated.
This will enable your partner to better understand the message you are passing across.

You should also learn to lend a listening ear to your partner and present yourself to be someone your he/she would be free to talk to. Don't always attack opinions and try to see issues from your partners own perspective, and with a positive mindset , even if you don't agree with them.
Partners should also try to be honest and open about issues bothering them.
All this helps in developing closeness and trust.

*Learn From Your Past Mistakes
There is no point in making mistakes if you can't learn from them.
In whatever relationship you find yourself, you should always try to note and understand the mistakes made in your previous relationships and make sure they are not repeated in your current one.

Don't Be Too Relaxed And Take Things For Granted
Even if it seems your relationship is standing strong, you shouldn't take it or your partner for granted.
You should understand that it takes hard work and dedication to make a relationship work.
Always endeavor to make sure that the connection you have with your spouse is always there.
Try to make out time for each other, no matter the situation of things.
Try avoiding and guarding against anything that spells negativity, and efficiently work towards building positivity into your relationship.

*Learn To Make Sacrifices*
Making sacrifices is an essential part in relationship growth that shouldn't be overlooked.
You should learn to not always place your needs ahead of your partner's. You should be able to compromise at times and sacrifice your needs for the happiness and satisfaction of your partner.
It's been proven that people who are more willing to sacrifice for their partners tend to be more satisfied with their relationships.
Also, if someone notices that their partners are happily sacrificing for them, it makes them more committed:

*Understand Each Others Needs
Every one has specific needs in their lives and every couple needs to understand each others needs and work towards the fulfillment of those needs.
These needs can cut across various areas such as finance, health, sex. . . . .etc.
But the most important thing is for the partners to work on those needs that are most pressing and tackle them effectively.

*Learn To Notice The Obvious Signs
Although every relationship is aimed at growth and sustenance, they are times when you just know within you that the relationship is hitting rock bottom.
You might begin to notice signs from your partner, like a loss of interest, a breach in communication or a certain distance growing between the two of you.
At times like this, it's imperative that you talk things out with your partner and try to see if you can both correct those irregularities and work towards growing and enhancing your bond.
These signs are quite noticeable if you are observant, and it's important you act appropriately immediately you notice them.

Learn To Tolerate
No one is perfect. In a relationship, there are things that you might not be okay with about your partner. They are certain characters and personality traits you that your partner might exhibit that you might not like but, and that you may find hard getting used to, but learning to tolerate those traits is key to relationship sustenance.

Written By Misssclassy

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Person wey dey single dey gv advice on rship

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Epistle for my ancestors

Mtcheeeew! Relationships these days na Pure Scam.

Cutehector:
Person wey dey single dey gv advice on rship

Your foolishness is critical! Coz she is single now means she was not once in a relationship? Bro, cease being foolish and you shall be blessed

Cutehector:
Person wey dey single dey gv advice on rship

just like Dullardinhō giving Presisent Mitchell Obama Leadership advice

Cutehector:
Person wey dey single dey gv advice on rship

..funny

Tho I noticed her change in attitude.let's hope she keep it up.

She will be a good woman if she continue in this her new path.

Missclassy now part of the ways to do something team . Nice one there

misssclassy:


Thanks, but i am not part of any team.

misssclassy:


Thanks, but i am not part of any team.

Nice piece

ManOfList:

Your foolishness is critical! Coz she is single now means she was not once in a relationship? Bro, cease being foolish and you shall be blessed

look here daviyjones or wateva dumb name u call urself, am gona fvck u up in ds nairaland if u try mentionin me... If u think tryn to diss me is gona get u some cheap ego den ur wastin ur dumbass tym.. Nw am not gona repeat myself or reply u..

Erukumakanaki:
Mtcheeeew! Relationships these days na Pure Scam.

SECONDED !!

ok noted!

Misssclassy on fire!

Wow

Good list. But, one can have all those things and still miss it.

But you can expand your success rate if you practice those.

My list simplified is the 5 C^2s: I like things short, sweet and to the point. Note Christ in the middle for a good reason.

1. Chemistry
2. Compatible
3. Christ & compassion
4. Communication
5. Compromise.

epelumi42:
Misssclassy on fire!

Indeed.

Practice what you preach!

Cutehector:
look here daviyjones or wateva dumb name u call urself, am gona fvck u up in ds nairaland if u try mentionin me... If u think tryn to diss me is gona get u some cheap ego den ur wastin ur dumbass tym.. Nw am not gona repeat myself or reply u..

Shut the fu...ck up my friend and swerve away with your stupi...dity

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Aunty Missclassy,
How can we trust your advice,
When you don't even have a working relationship,
Aunty you have to lead by example nah,

Excellent write up misssclassy.

I learn something from your article.

Hehehe. U are really in form.

nice one there...
I admire u misssclassy #nohomo

rosy4u:
nice one there... I admire u misssclassy #nohomo

Nice! Thumbs up op.

wristwatch:
Excellent write up misssclassy.
I learn something from your article.
Hehehe. U are really in form.

Missclasssy wetin u Chop this week oh
Chai ur on fire !!!
Abeg give me what ur taking biko


Nice write up again ..