Listening - Strong Base of a Relationship

A healthy romantic relationship can be the one of the best supports of your life, given that you maintain it well. If the relationship is good and you share an excellent camaraderie with your partner, both of you will have an improved life with more happiness and health. On the flip side, if the relationship isn`t going smoothly, both will feel drained out.

Relationships can be best described as investments – the more you give, the more you get back. And if you expect to get all the time, you are doing nothing, but setting yourself up for discontentment and annoyance. Relationships last only when both the partners realize that differences connect people and make life more interesting. It`s a two-way street and relationships are best built on compromise and sharing.

The key to a healthy relationship is communication – straightforward, honest and direct communication which includes expressing affection, talking about needs and expectations, discussing fears and issues and more. When two people share their feeling with each other, be it about anything, they strengthen their bond. 

People are not endowed with mind reading capabilities. However, there are some couples who just know what their partners are thinking. These people happen to know because they communicate with each other and know their partners too well to read their minds at specific situations. Therefore, it`s of extreme significance that you express your feelings and give him a chance to express his. This will make you understand each other better.

Never hide your feelings, even if it`s anger or disappointment, just talk to him. And also, encourage him to talk let his feelings out. The notable thing here is that you listen to him when he is expressing his feelings. Women have the tendency to react to a blame or any kind of criticism. Deny it, but it`s true. So, while he is saying anything, be patient and calmly listen. He may be telling the truth. Patience and listening are the two most important things that can help you sail smooth through tough phases of your relationships. 

Listening is also important because it helps you realize what is important for your partner. Knowing his priorities in life go a long way in finding a middle ground to make the relationship better. While you learn about his priorities, make it a point to speak to him your list of important things. Problems and misunderstandings are part and parcel of every relationship and they don`t make it imperfect. The two of you have to understand that perfect relationships are those that stand tall even after there have been problems.