WHAT SUSTAINS A RELATIONSHIP
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0.000 HBDWHAT SUSTAINS A RELATIONSHIP
<html> <h1><img src="http://i.imgur.com/FXDhRXp.jpg"/></h1> <p><br></p> <p>Relationship, like a machine, requires oiling in order to overcome its numerous challenges. A lasting relationship is not a hitch-free relationship; it is rather a relationship too solid to be rocked by challenges. For such solid relationships, challenges provide further cementing. But what is it exactly that sustains relationships? Why do some relationships survive challenges that consume others? </p> <h1>QUALITIES OF A LASTING RELATIONSHIP </h1> <p><br></p> <h3>Sincerity</h3> <p>Sincerity is one of the qualities of a good, lasting relationship. Partners who are open to each other, who are not afraid to open up to each other are bound to enjoy a durable relationship. For such partners, whether married or unmarried, continuously opening up to each other builds and reinforces TRUST. Trust, having been built, becomes the bedrock of the relationship and gives each partner the needed courage to make sacrifices for the sustenance of the relationship. Trust ensures that no experience is too bad to be shared and fosters transparency between them. </p> <h3>Understanding</h3> <p>Understanding like sincerity, enables partners/couple tolerate each other, thereby avoiding recurrent rifts in the relationship. It is the duty of a partner to assume the situation of the other with a view to identifying the reason why he or she acted in a certain way as against the expected way. This understanding perspective removes friction from the relationship. Understanding also enables couple bear each other's shortcomings. </p> <h3>Communication </h3> <p>Communication is instrumental to peace in a relationship. When partners discuss freely often, the bond binding them together gets enriched. Relationship is better defined by discussion, since communication, verbal and non-verbal, is involved. Some partners have so discussed and understood each other that they use signs to communicate. As they discuss and play often, they familiarize themselves with their idiosyncrasies and behaviour. I have seen couples that transmit messages via squinting of their eyes and their fingers. Even stare is enough to say a lot for those who spend quality time together discussing and playing. </p> <h3>Love </h3> <p>Love is the template underlying every other quality mentioned above. Love breeds understanding and care. Relationships that have stood the test of time are rooted in deep affection. Partners there see each other as irreplaceable because of the value they have for each other. One sees the other as the ONLY ONE for him or her and on the basis of that holds the other as if life will grind to a halt without him or her. Life without the other becomes inconceivable. The spiritual and emotional connection between partners becomes so strong that nothing else matters to them. Consciousness in one that fails to capture the existence of the other becomes a burden. That is what love can do to partners/couple. </p> <h1>Conclusion </h1> <p><br></p> <p>Relationship between partners who believe in each other lasts. The man has faith in the abilities and potentialities of his woman; the woman believes that her man is who she knows and much more. Even where a partner is clearly defective, the other continues to exude optimism. Yes, partners who believe that the shortcomings in their relationship are necessary paths they must take are unbreakable. </p> <p>Understanding, belief, sincerity, discussion, and love are necessary ingredients for a successful relationship.</p> <p><em>Image source:imgur.com</em></p> <h2>It's important to vote for witness. Click <a href="https://steemit.com/~witnesses">here</a> to vote now.</h2> <h1>Thanks for Reading </h1> <p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/OqDpG13.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/ahTI3m5.jpg"/></p> <p><em>@elyaque made this beautiful badge for me.</em></p> </html>
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