What happened? You may answer that you don't know. This is often the reply you hear in many relationships. Humans are such a part of so many relationships; yet there is so little time spends on considering the outcome of what makes a relationship work. Everyday we face people that will affect our well being. This could be your husband or wife; parents or children; sons or daughters. Humans treat these relationships with a carefree sense of casualness. People ignore the fact that these people have an affect on your life. They can bring you joy, laughter, despair, or tears. These same figures are also found in working with neighbors, coworkers and your friends. Everyone is so sure that his or her relationship will work out. Nothing could be further than the truth. Most people have never felt the desire to examine or explore what they are feeling. It is essential that this be done. Your relationship influences your mental health and the society that your friends, family and lovers belong too. Often when in a relationship, you may be asked, " Are you happy in this relationship?" The common answer often heard is, "I guess so." It is very sad that an unrehearsed "yes" can't be given. Many answers might be given when asked that question. It makes you wonder if they would jump off a boat, knowing they couldn't swim. Even now there are people in relationships that aren't happy. It's just an unrewarding relationship that should be otherwise. People should stop and think in order to form a nourished relationship it requires interactive behavior with positive and long lasting meaning. It is often found very difficult to put into words, the thoughts one may experience in a relationship. In the same frame of speaking, it is interesting how easy humans put off the challenging concepts of love in a relationship that requires no serious thought. A loving relationship should be a choice in partnership. This is true even if there is imperfection in the relationship. Individuals should trust one another and become secure that no one else won't take advantage of them. Being open and honest is desired in a loving relationship. Knowing that no matter the situation, you will always be there for the other. Receiving your partner as a whole and being able to receive the same acceptance is required in a healthy relationship. One should put away the selfishness and open the lines of communication to where the good is found and maximized and the bad is minimized for both partners. A loving relationship is one build on trust and acceptance. This allows for warm and tender feelings of contentment. Support and strength can be drawn from this relationship. No one should consider a healthy relationship by the time they are together, only by the quality of caring. This is where one can explore their fears and joys without a fear of rejection or condemnation. In other words you can relax and be comfortable and gain strength to encounter any battle headed your way. It is very obvious that a loving relationship is defined in your mind and agreed upon as individuals before entering into the relationship. Commitment and trust may be all that one desires for a relationship to form. It is always essential to think of what it means before you ask someone to come into your life. One should always remember that a loving relationship is one that both parties feel loved and accepted. They should be able to share dreams, failures, successes, and their innermost feelings together. A relationship is a give and take interaction that allows room for nurture and growth. Let your relationship be one that you can celebrate and know another's soul and heart.
Relationships always start off happy and full of excitement and there is no better feeling than that ‘new relationship’ feeling. Your first fight is terrible because it recognizes a sign of maturity in a relationship and that new feeling is fading. Then if you start to feel that your relationship is in trouble; that can just be absolutely devastating. As soon as you start seeing some signs of trouble in your relationship you can start to panic and might even start acting and thinking irrationally – which really doesn’t help the situation one bit. How you act now can make or break your relationship so if you really want to save this amazing relationship then the following tips might be useful to you. What is the Problem in the Relationship? The first step to saving a relationship is to identify the cause of the problems that you are having. All relationships will have some problems but some problems are worse than others and these problems are the ones that can break a relationship if they aren’t resolved. Even the small issues are worth working at getting resolved as even though they are small, they can build up over time and become the cause of a failed relationship. So to save your relationship and your love for your partner, it is important to identify any problems and work through them together. Talk to Your Partner about the Problem A relationship is a two person journey and you can’t solve all problems on your own. So if there is a problem in your relationship you will need to sit down with your partner and discuss it, don’t just try to resolve the issue yourself. By talking about any problems that you have then you can both work toward solving the problem and saving your relationship. Do You and Your Partner Still Love Each Other? A relationship won’t work without love to hold it together and sometimes people just fall out of love. Love is a very powerful tool and if you both still love each other then you should be able to use that tool to save your relationship. If your love for each other has died off then it may be time to say goodbye, but if there is still a glimmer of love then your relationship has hope. It is possible to save a relationship that has problems if you can keep the above tips in mind. Love is a two way street and you both need to feel love toward each other and be committed to saving your relationship. If your partner doesn’t want to be in the relationship at all then you can’t force him to stay, but if he does still love you then there will always be hope. Stay calm, look at the problems rationally and work them out together.
Ideally, everyone would like to be in a good relationship. In order to have such a relationship, it is necessary for us to continually develop and maintain it. It is indeed a lifetime commitment for us. Whatever age bracket we belong to or experience in life our relationship will encounter new and demanding challenges. For us to meet these challenges, we should develop flexible skills and better understanding. And there are different types of relationship. The relationship of a couple is perhaps the most important in our society. It is the primary relationship in the life of the people. It is the basic unit of society. Some relationships are basically sexual. All relationship that are healthy and good are based on mutual respect and can communicate effectively to each other. But we cannot deny the fact that there will always be problems in the relationship later on. Now the question is how are we going to solve the problems? And that will be the role of relationship counseling. It will guide us to make the right decision. The role of the counselor is not give the solution but to lead us in the process of decision making. This is in contrast with the role of an adviser wherein he is expected to give a definite decision by the concerned individual. Relationship counseling will give us new outlook and helpful alternatives. The counseling itself will equip us updated methods and way in order to face life`s challenges. In the counseling process, the couple will be given time to express their needs and fears and later on they will decide wisely whatever ill feelings and misunderstanding. It helps in the removal of hindrances for an intimate relationship. Conflicts are easily resolved by both parties. The skills in communicating are enhanced. Relationships are very much improved. People at present are very effective in communicating their thoughts and ideas. They could respond to situations instead of criticizing and complaining. Differences of ideas and beliefs are discussed instead of destroying the reputation of the other person. The parties involved in the relationship must be aware of their behavior in order to know how the relationship is affected. Let us remember that the main concern of relationship counseling is about the relationship. Relationship is actually is put to the test most of the time. We have a wounded relationship. That is the reason why relationship is taken as a patient to be cured and fixed. Relationship counseling is centered on how both parties answer the different issues they are supposed to face. There are some of them who do not respond, while others respond effectively. The good of the relationship is the primary concern for some people, while others do not bother. If we are going to undergo relationship counseling, then what are some of the things we could learn as and individual and a couple? We could mention a lot of them. As an individual • We will be able to discover a healthy relationship. • Improvement of one's relationship. • We will be able to know what is needed in a relationship. • Knowing the obstacles of being close and committed. • Be able to make the relationship full of life, healthy and more fun. As a couple • Acquire a relationship that is full of love and fulfillment. • Be able to discuss the reasons why we have relationship problems • Able to end conflicts in a healthy manner. • Able to resolve issues in relation to commitment. • To have more intimacy and enjoyment in the relationship
A bond (relationship wise) is when two people have a connection. Being attracted to each other and sharing common values and interests brought the two of you together as a couple, but the bond has not been set completely. Besides the fact that you have love and care between you, you also need to see whether or not the two of you are friends. Is it possible to be friends? Absolutely! As a matter of fact, it is a must if the two of you are going to build a lasting bond. Having a strong longing and passion for another is important, but is not enough fuel to keep the bond running. With friendship, your relationship will remain having that strength under all kinds of circumstances. There will be times, for example, when you as a couple are not living in your most passionate times. This is natural and does not mean there is no longer love or desire. As your relationship deepens, you will go through many experiences and stages that may put your romance and frequent hot sex aside for a while. This is where friendship comes in and why it is so important. You should be there for each other and understand your partner's situations and concerns. Just take a look at your friends. See what makes your friendship with them so great. You then need to see if your partner has those same similarities or exact (sticking up for you when you need the back up for instance) qualities. Another point to keep in mind is keeping yourself aware of what behavior you would not except from a friend. You should definitely not accept those behaviors from your mate (like standing you up all the time) either. It is not easy to put our friends and lovers in the same comparison because we are in love with our partners, and therefore will be more patient with them than we would with our friends. You can easily blind yourself due to the love you feel for that person and not even realize when he or she is not being a good friend and partner to you. How can you tell? A true friendship is basically the same as the true qualities that define real love. The difference is, we are in love and have a deep desire for our mates, with commitment and a goal of building a future, and perhaps even getting married and making a family together. The list below will help you see if your lover is a friend to you as well. You can talk to and confide in each other about anything. Your partner is there for you when you need to talk to someone. Being able to always rely on each other when one is counted on. Having a permanent shoulder to cry on when we need it Having many things in common Accepting one another for who we are Listening to us and considering our opinions important Do not feel guilty for having higher expectations from your lover either. People often feel like they should be more lenient and understanding when it comes to their lovers. Even though it is important to keep an understanding attitude (to avoid misunderstandings and arguments), you should never let things always slide or make up excuses for your partner's wrong doings. You should expect better and not except such behavior. You deserve better. After all, you invest most of your emotions and time into your partner, so always remember that you are entitled to receive the same. As important as having that great friendship is, it is also good to remember not to let the friendship get out hand. Is it possible to let a friendship get carried away? Yes, in a relationship it is. It is wonderful when you can be best friends with your partner, but sometimes the friendship is doing so well that it receives all the focus, while in the meantime the romance (being in love) has been neglected. If you are not careful, in time, you will start looking at each other as close buddies and no longer be that passionate couple you started as. There are points that can guide you into detecting when your romance and desire is entering the danger zone before it is too late and would be suggestible to seek professional advice on how to get things back on track. Remembering not to forget our desires for our partner will keep the romance in the picture. If the relationship still fails to rekindle those feelings and you or your partner cannot leave that buddy mode, looking around with curiosity for others, then your relationship will need some extra help (you can get advice on how to save your relationship). What if it is difficult to have a friendship? This can be another issue, but there are ways to help you find solutions. Some couples may share the most wonderful romance and sex ever, but not really have an actual friendship. In most cases, it would not be advisable to stay in such a relationship, but there are ways you can try and still have some hope. As long as you and your partner remember to keep the romance, love and friendship balanced, your relationship will continue to live in great health, living as long as the both of you wish it to! The decision is yours, so be good enough to yourself and your mate to make the right one. Relationships can seem confusing and hopeless at times, and they can get that way if you do not keep close watch. Stop yourself periodically to check the status of your relationship to makes sure the bond is building, as it should be. Keep in mind that with the right attention and teamwork, the two of you can build the greatest bond. Most importantly, remember that key word you just learned...BALANCE.