Important elements of a relationship ?
Hello fellow Sexual-Secure members, (still sounds weird to me to address this way)
For romantic relationships, what would you say are important elements that have to be present or have to be within reach?
I will provide some of my own first.
I think it is easiest to just sum it up:
- The relationship has potential to last for the long-term, i'm not looking for a short-term fix-up.
- Your lover is trustworthy, honest, loyal and a fighter for the relationship.
- Your lover ideally shares most of your values and perspectives.
- You both make sure to always talk about feelings, ideas, frustrations, problems. Communication is very important.
- You are both able to spend and share time together and specifically on each other, but also able to have your own activities, hobbies, friends, etc.
- You both make sure that you work on your own personal growth, this can in many forms of course.
- You both make sure that you work on the relationship, as it is possibly changing as well through the months, years.
- You support each other and make sure to pay attention to each other wishes and possible life goals.
- Important life events or changes are made together. Stability and security in family, friends, household, career, health and possibly religion is important.
- You both make sure not to forget to reassure each other with words and acts of affection and love through time. The relationship is not supposed to become a routine or something for granted.
This is what I can come up with so far. Maybe you agree or disagree on some items, or have things to add. Let me hear your ideals! :)