Things to strive for in a relationship: Therapist shares tips
Published on Sep 03, 2023 05:34 PM IST
- From being curious to expressing gratitude, here are a few things to strive for in a relationship.
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In a relationship, two people need to put equal amounts of effort to make it work out. Understanding, communication, loyalty, trust and compromises are just some of the building blocks of a healthy relationship. Therapist Sadaf Siddiqi further listed down a few things that we should strive for in a relationship to make it healthy, happy and safe.(Unsplash)
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We should strive to accept the partner, just the way they are, instead of trying to fix or change them to fit our idea of them. (Unsplash)
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We should be accountable for the mistakes made by us. We should know how to address problems with an apology when necessary. (Unsplash)
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Instead of making judgements or assumptions, we should be curious of our partner and ask questions when they are needed. (Unsplash)
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Every person has their own set of insecurities and triggers, and we should be mindful of that. (Unsplash)
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Boundaries are meant to be respected, both that of ourselves and that of the partner. Respecting boundaries helps in improving the health of the relationship. (Unsplash)
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