How to Have a Happy Relationship
How to Have a Happy Relationship
How to Keep Your Relationship Happy, Healthy and Lasting
First Published Yahoo Voices 2010© Carole Anne
What is the secret to enjoying a happy and lasting romance? In romance what you need that's most important of all is to trust and respect each other as well as sharing views, interests and of course a strong degree of compatibility.
All relationships have the potential of being successful and could work if both parties are willing to make an effort but that doesn't mean the couple will be happy.
To find true happiness in romance it will help first of all if:
* You share the same hopes and dreams* Neither of you are too proud or diffident to communicate your feelings* You can care for and sympathise with each other
* You feel comfortable in each other's company* You are friends as well as lovers and you both want this relationship to work As a relationship begins, there is always the initial excitement and thrill of anticipation with the expectation of what might be to come. As romance develops, keeping the love alive and keeping the relationship happy will take a little work from you both but the rewards will make it so worth it. Is there a formula for a happy relationship? Every romance is special and every couple unique in their needs, hopes and desires. However the following tips might help you have a happy relationship:
* Once the initial excitement of having found each other is over, don't fall into a rut and never take each other for granted ~ When you first fell in love you probably couldn't do enough for each other. Just because you settle into a comfortable routine doesn't mean you shouldn't still try to please each other. A relationship without excitement and change will grow tedious and neither of you are likely to be truly happy. Break the routine with some deliciously romantic and fun moments.
* Seek out entertainment, hobbies and past-times you both enjoy ~ It's unlikely you can be truly happy if you don't have interests you can share. There will no doubt be things you will occasionally prefer to do independently of each other but as long as there are joint activities you're both passionate about, this will help keep the happiness levels high.
* Spend the occasional moments being childishly playful with each other ~ Fun, laughter, smiling and loving each other is guaranteed to keep you in a happy relationship.* Respect each other's views and need for space ~ From the start of the relationship there should always be respect for each other and an acceptance that sometimes you will both need your own space.
* Enjoy romance and sensual pleasures together ~ Always make time to enjoy romance and sensual delights, no matter how busy your joint lifestyles.
* Make sure the sex is right ~ A good sex life will add to your joint fulfilment and help to keep the relationship happy.
To find true happiness, never compare your relationship to other peoples. Remember everyone is different and what works for others may not work for you.
Always be ready to explore life, the future and new experiences together. Romance can be wonderful if you wish it to be. ~ Your aim to keep it happy should be to make love, not war!
