What’s your #1 rule of happiness?
In relationships, as is the case in life, there are always going to be rules that you have to follow. Break these rules, and you risk disrupting the sense of order and structure in a relationship. You don’t want to be deliberately compromising the chemistry in your relationship with your insubordination. That’s why it would be in your best interest to always follow these relationship rules. A lot of times, people will end up breaking these rules because they get distracted. They lose their focus in a relationship for just a little bit and they end up going beyond the boundaries that are set in a relationship.
Make it a point to always follow these rules listed her to promote utmost harmony in your relationship. You don’t want to rock the boat. Maintaining a relationship with another person is already difficult enough as it is. You don’t want to be contributing to those challenges and difficulties by breaking the rules.
1. Never be someone that you’re not.
Don’t be a pretender. Don’t be a faker in the relationship. You should always just be yourself. Don’t try and act like you’re interested in things that you’re not really interested in. Your partner should be willing to accept you for who you are without reservations.
2. Don’t play games with your partner.
Relationships aren’t supposed to be treated like games. You shouldn’t be playing around in your partner if you want your relationship to be something real. Make a genuine commitment to each other and to the relationship. Make genuine efforts to grow and nurture your love for one another.
3. Always communicate with one another.
Communication is a common facet of any strong relationship. You and your partner should always be able to foster an environment of free and open communication. You should both be willing to talk to each other about anything. Conversations and discussions are great ways for establishing emotional connections with each other.
4. Learn to tune out all the distractions and noise.
There is always going to be a lot of noise. There will be some doubters here and there. There will be lots of distractions too. What you have to do is learn to tune out the unnecessary stuff and just focus on the things that are important to you. When you’re spending time together, be in that moment. Don’t let it slip by you. Learn to be conscious and to be present. – Continue reading on the next page
5. Don’t neglect taking care of yourself.
You never want to be neglecting yourself for the sake of your relationship. Yes, you are supposed to make a few compromises here and there, but you shouldn’t be giving up who you are. Just because you are in a relationship doesn’t mean you should be giving up your sense of self. You should still have a life outside of your relationship. You can’t let your relationship be the only thing that defines your life.
6. Always practice full honesty at all times.
Always try to respect one another by never lying to each other. You should always see your partner as someone who is worthy of the truth. You can’t expect your partner to trust you and depend on you if you keep on telling lies. No strong relationships are ever built on falsehoods.
7. Learn to present yourselves as a united team.
You are a team. It’s the two of you against the world. Own up to it. Never let your partner feel like you’re not there for them. You should always have each other’s back. You should be picking each other up whenever there’s a stumble. You should be holding each other’s hands when times get rough.
8. Don’t take each other for granted.
Always learn to appreciate each other and what you have while it’s still there. Never make the other feel neglected or unappreciated. Express your gratitude whenever applicable or necessary. Always make your partner know just how important they are in your life. You never want your partner to be second-guessing his/her worth in the relationship.
9. Put efforts into planning your dates.
Dates may seem like mundane routine activities that couples have to go through as a formality, but they shouldn’t be seen like that. They should be seen as opportunities to connect with one another in a romantic setting. They should be seen as opportunities for future memories to be made.
10. Grow and learn with one another.
Never stop growing and learning even when things are going okay. You should both still maintain a sense of humility even when things are always going right in the relationship. You should always grab any opportunities you might have for growth and development both as individuals and as a couple.
11. Be patient with each other.
Patience is key. You’re both going to screw up. You’re both going to have your stumbles here and there. But that’s normal in any relationship. You are only human and you have to be understanding of each other’s shortcomings.
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How many of these rules do you follow? Let me know in the comments below!
