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7 Signs That You’re Actually In a Pretty Good Relationship

Relationship Rules Editorial Team Relationship Rules Editorial Team | January 11, 2017 | 5 min read

Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to find someone they love who loves them in return. Always remember that whenever you find yourself taking your relationship for granted. A lot of times, we take the people we love for granted and that may spell doom for our future relationships. If we want to keep the people that we love in our lives, then we always have to be appreciative and caring. We cannot afford to be complacent when it comes to expressing our love for one another. Yes, you will go through your rough patches, but that’s part of the game. You have to learn how to cope with them in healthy ways and know that your love should be enough to pull you through.

Most of us don’t always realize just how lucky we have it when we’re in a really good relationship. We take our relationships for granted because we’ve managed to find ourselves in comfortable places in our lives. Never fall victim to that complacency. Always learn to appreciate the great things about your relationship and know that you’re incredibly lucky that you share a love with someone who is worth keeping and cherishing.

If your relationship ends up falling apart because you were being unappreciative and complacent, you will have to bear the heavy pains of regret for the rest of your life. You will then realize how good you had it and you just let it slip. You will then understand how difficult it is to find the love that you once had, and that you would give absolutely anything just to go back to where you were. Learn to always be happy with what you have so you don’t end up being miserable because of what you don't have. Appreciate your relationships for what they’re really worth. Here are 7 signs that you’re actually in a pretty good relationship and you shouldn’t let it slip:

1. Your partner is always honest with you.

It’s hard to find people these days who are absolutely worthy of your trust. If you manage to find a partner who is always open and honest with you, then consider yourself a lucky person. You always want a partner who never beats around the bush with you and always makes you feel like you have to be a mind reader. You should be happy about having a partner who is able to articulately express the truth in how they feel and what they think.

2. Your partner always wants what is best for you.

Your partner’s own personal happiness is dependent on yours. Your partner considers your successes to be his/her own and you should be grateful for that. It’s not common for people to be able to find partners who genuinely care about their well-being and personal interests. Showing appreciation and affection can strengthen your bond significantly. There are countless ways to show love every day, from simple gestures like a heartfelt note to spontaneous acts of kindness. Each moment you take to express your love can deepen your connection and enhance the joy in your relationship.

3. Your partner is loyal to you and only to you.

Loyalty comes expensive, and don’t you ever expect it to come from cheap people. If your partner is loyal to you, then that is definitely a plus. It’s hard to find someone who will stick by your side no matter what and will defend you from whatever obstacles come your way.


4. The both of you always have fun whenever you’re together.

It’s pure joy and bliss whenever the both of you are together. Yes, you have your rough patches and your tough times but those are rarities. You always love it when the both of you spend time together because you know that these moments are memories in the making. You’re always laughing and growing with each other because your personalities mesh so well together. Whenever you find yourselves going through difficult times, always make an effort to remember the good times that you’ve spent together as well.

5. You have a very active intimate life.

It’s hard to keep the romantic flame in the bedroom burning for so long. Early on in a relationship, it’s easy. You always find yourselves wanting to have some tender fun at random points of the day and it does wonders for your passion. If even later on in the relationship, you find yourselves still incredibly sexually attracted to each other, then that’s always a good sign for you the both of you.

6. Your partner always makes an effort to put a smile on your face.

Don’t ever take for granted someone who wants to make you happy. Happiness is something that all human beings crave for, and when you’re with someone who considers your happiness of utmost importance, then that person is definitely worth keeping in your life.

7. You share similar life goals and future plans with each other.

Relationships are built on trust and communication. If the both of you trust each other enough to want to build a future around one another, then you’ve definitely got something special right there. Don’t waste it and just keep working at it for as long as you’re together. In navigating the complexities of modern relationships, discovering relationship status indicators can provide valuable insights into your partner’s feelings and intentions. By being attentive to these signals, you can foster deeper connections and enhance understanding between each other. Regularly communicating about your individual needs and expectations will further strengthen the bond you share.

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The Relationship Rules Editorial Team is made up of writers, researchers, and relationship enthusiasts who have been covering love, connection, and personal growth since 2012. Based in Singapore, the team draws on real-world observation, reader experiences, and established relationship psychology to create content that is honest, practical, and grounded. All articles are reviewed for accuracy, tone, and balance before publication. Learn more about how we work on our Editorial Standards page.