{"id":50451,"date":"2020-05-13T08:24:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T08:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=50451"},"modified":"2026-03-19T09:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:31:26","slug":"signs-of-a-healthy-relationship-between-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-of-a-healthy-relationship-between-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Signs of a Healthy Relationship Between Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50457 size-full\" title=\"15 Signs of a Healthy Relationship Between Couples\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/signs-of-a-healthy-relationship-between-couples.jpg\" alt=\"Young Happy Couple Having Fun While Talking About Something Funny At Home\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we grow, we all witness many different versions of what relationships look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These examples come from our parents and older family members, from friends, teachers, the media, books, and stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, as we grow older, we begin to form our own relationships and watch as our friends do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever found yourself wondering about the health of your own relationship or&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are not quite sure what areas you and your partner need to work on, you&rsquo;ve come to the right&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also watch:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqfwfPiBbuE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to help couples better understand the signs of a healthy relationship, it is important to know the traits of a healthy relationship that define a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/more-positive-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positive relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and suggest that there is complete honesty in relationships between a couple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several things to look for in a relationship. Here are fifteen signs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aifs.gov.au\/cfca\/sites\/default\/files\/publication-documents\/cfca22.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your relationship is working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and qualifies as a strong relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article on signs of a good relationship is from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/nancy-ryan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">licensed couples counselor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out of Fair Oaks, and Sacramento, California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This resource on a growing relationship was created to help you <\/span><b>discover the areas of your relationship that are strong and the areas that might need some tending to.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out the fundamentals of a relationship, and signs of a successful relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>15 signs of a healthy relationship between couples<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-There%E2%80%99s-a-lot-of-communication\"><\/span>1. There&rsquo;s a lot of communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the signs of a healthy relationship is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/HealthyLiving\/relationships-and-communication\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is key in strong relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4852543\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both partners must have strong communication skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or at least be open to learning them, for a relationship to be successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows both partners to express their thoughts and feelings, to listen openly when the other is talking, and to be able to ask for clarification on things, they aren&rsquo;t understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-You-trust-each-other\"><\/span>2. You trust each other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the signs of a healthy relationship between couples is <\/span><b>the ability to have a place where both partners feel safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can only happen when trust is present and both of you feel supported, are able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/open-communication-in-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talk freely and openly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and don&rsquo;t question the other&rsquo;s intentions or behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-You%E2%80%99re-honest-with-each-other\"><\/span>3. You&rsquo;re honest with each other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/9-ways-to-manage-the-ups-and-downs-in-your-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationships are full of ups and downs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the ability and willingness of both partners to <\/span><b>be completely open and honest with one another, no matter what<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital if a relationship is going to last.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-You-support-each-other\"><\/span>4. You support each other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50458 size-full\" title=\"You support each other\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/you-support-each-other.jpg\" alt=\"American African Couple Holding Each Others Hand In Support Concept\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good indicator that a couple will succeed or one of the signs of a healthy relationship is when both the partners lean on each other and <\/span><b>support each other during both the easy and the difficult times.<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;re on the right track if you are your partner&rsquo;s biggest cheerleader and they are yours.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This creates true partnership and camaraderie within the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-You%E2%80%99re-friendly-and-affectionate-to-each-other\"><\/span>5. You&rsquo;re friendly and affectionate to each other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/tips-to-build-long-lasting-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-term relationships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&nbsp; one of the signs of a healthy relationship is <\/span><b>keeping the affection alive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showing each other with genuine care and attention and doing small acts of kindness for one another &ldquo;just because&rdquo; are both signs that your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-make-a-relationship-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship is working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-You-like-each-other\"><\/span>6. You like each other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem obvious or even silly, but you&rsquo;d be surprised how many couples don&rsquo;t actually like each other or want to spend time together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You should genuinely enjoy one another&rsquo;s company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-have-a-quality-time-with-your-partner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spend time together<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-You-miss-each-other-when-you%E2%80%99re-apart\"><\/span>7. You miss each other when you&rsquo;re apart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance makes the heart grow fonder, or at least it should.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you and your partner are away from each other for an extended period of time, and really miss one another, chances are affection is present and you&rsquo;re on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-There%E2%80%99s-mutual-respect\"><\/span>8. There&rsquo;s mutual respect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s been said that<\/span><b> two people don&rsquo;t &ldquo;find the one&rdquo;, they find someone they respect and they &ldquo;make that person the one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rdquo;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-respect-your-husband\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship is built on mutual respect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both partners feel encouraged and supported to form opinions, have ideas, and take action, even when they don&rsquo;t necessarily agree with one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To facilitate a healthy relationship, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/247685718_Respect_in_Close_Relationships_Prototype_Definition_Self-Report_Assessment_and_Initial_Correlates\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respect your partner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-You%E2%80%99re-playing-with-one-another\"><\/span>9. You&rsquo;re playing with one another<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples that play together are happier together<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you and your partner are comfortable around each other,<\/span><b> feel free to be yourselves, and get goofy and playful<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&rsquo;s a sign your relationship is working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-You%E2%80%99re-intimate-and-sexy\"><\/span>10. You&rsquo;re intimate and sexy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-50459 size-full\" title=\"You&rsquo;re intimate and sexy\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/you%E2%80%99re-intimate-and-sexy.jpg\" alt=\"Young Couple Having Romance On Bed Smiling And Looking Each Other Eyes\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/intimacy\/how-important-is-intimacy-in-a-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimacy plays an important part<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a healthy relationship.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples should enjoy being sexually intimate with one another as well as be able to <\/span><b>connect deeply in a vulnerable and emotional way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-You-maintain-separate-identities\"><\/span>11. You maintain separate identities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;re different people and you like it that way. Individuals in healthy relationships don&rsquo;t become the same person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, <\/span><b>they see each other&rsquo;s unique differences, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/youre-lost-how-to-hold-on-to-your-identity\/\"><b>keep their own personal identities<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> intact, and have a life outside of the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-You%E2%80%99re-on-the-same-team\"><\/span>12. You&rsquo;re on the same team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the signs of a healthy relationship is that <\/span><b>the couple should feel that their partner has their back and vice versa.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More so than in other relationships, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">partners should be teammates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have an<\/span><b> &ldquo;it&rsquo;s us against the world&rdquo; mentality.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are both on the same team, are able to ask each other for help, and feel supported in both the large and small life decisions, it&rsquo;s a good indicator of a healthy relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-You-maintain-relationships-with-friends-and-family\"><\/span>13. You maintain relationships with friends and family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are both honest about the fact that <\/span><b>one person can&rsquo;t possibly meet all of your needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (nor should they be expected to).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a relationship, it&rsquo;s important that partners don&rsquo;t rely on each other for everything&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and continue to <\/span><b>value relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-You-have-the-same-core-values\"><\/span>14. You have the same core values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s a good idea for two people in a relationship to sit down at some point and discuss what both partner&rsquo;s life values are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you agree on lifestyle choices, politics, religion, etc.?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most relationships to work,<\/span><b> both partners must be on the same page with major values<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-You-have-a-shared-vision-of-the-future\"><\/span>15. You have a shared vision of the future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/tips-to-build-long-lasting-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">together for the long-term<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&rsquo;s important to make sure you&rsquo;re moving in the same direction and want the same things out of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all of this in mind, <\/span><b>remember that each relationship is unique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; not every one of&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the signs of a healthy relationship will be present in every partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they are good things to be aware of and if you see some areas where you can improve, don&rsquo;t worry! Now you know what to focus on in order to build a relationship that is healthy and strong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like help or guidance, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therelationshiptherapycenter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about couples counseling or to book an appointment today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we grow, we all witness many different versions of what relationships look like. These examples come from our parents and older family members, from friends, teachers, the media, books, and stories. Then, as we grow older, we begin to form our own relationships and watch as our friends do the same. If you have ever found yourself wondering about the health of your own relationship or&nbsp;are not quite sure what areas you and your partner need to work on, you&rsquo;ve come to the right&nbsp;place. Also watch: In order to help couples better understand the signs of a healthy relationship, <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":50457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2498],"tags":[2585],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50451"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50451"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118473,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50451\/revisions\/118473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}