

{"id":29112,"date":"2018-10-30T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=29112"},"modified":"2022-10-30T11:01:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-30T11:01:34","slug":"having-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/having-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"The Science of Having a Happy and Healthy Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29023 size-full\" title=\"The Science of Having a Happy and Healthy Relationship\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/You-never-should-stop-learning-especially-when-it-comes-to-this-subject.jpg\" alt=\"The Science of Having a Happy and Healthy Relationship\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to having a relationship, most of us are just getting by. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is so excited by the early stages of love that when the general grind of everyday life and personal baggage starts to sneak in people find themselves facing emotions such as emotional withdrawal, hurt, escalating conflicts and inadequate coping techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no denying it that keeping a healthy and happy relationship is very difficult. But with the advancements made in all fields of life today, you can easily understand the science of relationships and how to make it work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize the science of love you need to wrap your mind around some simple and obvious fundamental lessons such as positivity, empathy, trust, respect and a strong emotional connection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining-a-strong-connection\"><\/span>Maintaining a strong connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing for a couple to learn, the thing that stands out in terms of psychological development and the secret ingredient to having a long, loving and lasting relationship is emotional responsiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every couple has differences but what makes a couple unhappy and distant is being emotionally disconnected with their significant other. <\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When one partner cannot get a feeling of security or find a safe haven with their partner, problems arise. To foster emotional responsiveness between partners you have to let go of expressing yourself with the help of criticism. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep-things-positive\"><\/span>Keep things positive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional disagreement and disengagement can happen in any relationship when couples are not creating positivity between one another. When there is no positivity, couples start moving away from one another, and they reach a point where they do not even know each other anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One easy place to start and bring positivity in your life is by appreciating. Once you start complimenting even the smallest thing that they do or telling them how they look, it will give birth to positivity. This appreciating and complimenting one another will help your partner feel validating and good about themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust-your-relationship\"><\/span>Trust your relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28929 size-full\" title=\"Trust is one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Absence-makes-the-heart-grow-fonder.jpg\" alt=\"Trust is one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship\" width=\"805\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship; trusting someone is related to reliability and confidence along with a sense of security physically and emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is something that two people build together, and trust is not demanded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building of trust in a healthy relationship takes place slowly and gradually. Both partners must be able to trust one another, open up to each other and be incredibly vulnerable when needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust cannot be built if only one partner is willing to do this; building trust requires mutual commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-happens-to-a-relationship-without-trust\"><\/span>What happens to a relationship without trust?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without trust, your relationship can be lost. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistrust gives birth to second-guessing and betrayal. It leads to obsessively checking the other person and loyalty issues.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is an important component of any happy and healthy relationship. If your relationship comes without the element of trust, then you cannot depend on your partner for support or be close to him or her.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen-to-your-brain\"><\/span>Listen to your brain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes down to a relationship, focus on listening on your brain more than your heart. The reason behind this is that in a happy relationship, partner focus on empathizing with one another and understanding each other&rsquo;s point of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling your anger and stress can be very difficult if you listen to your heart so instead focus on your brain. When you fight, try to calm down and take a break; this will help in allowing you to control your anger and your words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During arguments try to focus on doing anything that will take your mind off the problem. Focus on the positive attributes your partner has, and this will help in distracting your mind on focusing on the negative aspect of your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one is perfect, and our brains tend to remember the nasty things we say to one another. However, if you can focus on what is more important and good for your mind and relationship, then everything will be okay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Happy-life-happy-relationship\"><\/span>Happy life happy relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, it is important to remember that healthy relationships are not rainbows and butterflies all day long. Happy relationships are made up of fights, arguments, and conflicts and are made stronger by coming back together even stronger than before.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are aware of how to heal your relationship, you become resilient and increase your connection with your spouse. <\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a fight, it is important to remember that the fight is not between you and your husband, but instead, it is a fight between you and your spouse vs. the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember that having a strong connection with the people who we love and who value us is the only safety net we have in this life. So cherish the bonds you have and take care of your loved ones because life is really short.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to having a relationship, most of us are just getting by. Everyone is so excited by the early stages of love that when the general grind of everyday life and personal baggage starts to sneak in people find themselves facing emotions such as emotional withdrawal, hurt, escalating conflicts and inadequate coping techniques. There is no denying it that keeping a healthy and happy relationship is very difficult. But with the advancements made in all fields of life today, you can easily understand the science of relationships and how to make it work. 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