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Looking for a great relationship? In a great relationship and want it to stay that way (or get even better)? Here is some tried-and-true relationship advice to help you navigate the ever-changing pathways of love.<\/span><\/p>\n Before you start seeking your perfect match<\/a>, make sure you know who you are. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your passions? What personal challenges have you faced with success? How about dreams—short term and long term? Knowing yourself deeply enables you to sort out the type of person you get along best with; someone who complements you in a way that brings out the best in you. <\/span><\/p>\n You also want to be at peace with who you are. You want to be secure in your own worthiness, and not rely on a partner to provide you with self-worth. It’s a lot of work to get to the point where you love yourself wholly, but it is worth it because you will attract other good, mentally-healthy people.<\/span><\/p>\n Desperation leads to poor decisions. No one makes good love decisions if they are feeling insecure, lonely, or unlovable. Make sure that you involve yourself with people who make you feel loved, worthy, and respected<\/a>. It is important to be sure that you are emotionally healthy so that you attract other emotionally healthy people.<\/span><\/p>\n So many people dive into relationships thinking that love will solve all their problems. Or they have unreasonably high expectations of what a relationship should look like, based on too many romance novels or romantic movies. Instead, spend some time around happily-married couples and ask them the secret to their healthy relationship. Use these people as models to learn from.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s easy to feel love and loving in the early years of a relationship<\/a>. Everyone has rose-colored glasses at the beginning, seeing only the wonderful parts of their beloved and ignoring the annoying ones. These magical sparkles start dulling after several years—and that is normal—to reveal the true essence of the person beneath. Pick the type of person whose core you will continue to love when those initial feelings start to recede. And love actively—show your partner how important they are to you in acts and in words. <\/span><\/p>\n Express your gratitude<\/a> for their presence in your life. Admire them. Respect them. Don’t ever take them for granted. <\/span><\/p>\n If you can’t talk about heavy things with your partner without them shutting down, you should question the viability of the relationship. If both people are invested in the relationship, they should feel free to communicate about any and all subjects. If your partner is communication-avoidant, ditch the relationship and find someone who wants to work to find resolution when issues crop up. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/span> Know and love yourself <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Choose your partner for the right reasons<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Be realistic about what a relationship provides you with<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Love is a verb; it is an intentional choice<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Good communication is key<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Choose someone whom you respect and admire<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n