Attributes of a Healthy Relationship
Love and passion are not enough.
Do you know that Disney honeymoon phase of a relationship, where the sun shines brighter, birds sing louder, food tastes better?
I bet you have experienced it, perhaps more than once.
Perhaps you have also endured the harsh wake-up call once the serotonin levels gradually return to normal, and suddenly the way your partner sings in the shower drives you crazy. Their friends annoy you. Soon, you feel left out of the partnership you once considered impeccable.
They did not change. You did not either. Perhaps that is the leading issue: lack of growth and understanding, thus the mutual bond.
Butterflies going berserk in your belly do not suffice for the deep connection to thrive. There is more to it than passion and desire for each other.
Mutual respect
Acceptance of your partner’s little quirks, opposing points of view are crucial for a strong connection.
It is easy to get lost in the relationship drama once the honeymoon phase is over. That is where true patience enters the scene. When both parties tolerate each other’s different tastes in music, political views, even the way you organize your workspace, the authentic relationship can thrive.
