Being Happy in a Relationship

For me, being happy in a relationship keeps the fire alive for us to keep each other and last long.  But how can we keep the happiness that we need?  Here are some tips on how we can maintain the glowing magic that lovers share together.

1. Communicate.  Never hesitate to speak your mind if you appreciate something what your partner just did, or even when you are upset.  Our partners are not mind readers.

2. Spend some time together.  Even when you are away, you could always have some time to check on your partner through a text message or a call before you start or at the end of the day.  Set at least once a week that you go together or it depends on what schedules that allows you both and do something that you both enjoy.  You don’t have to spend that much to enjoy each other. 

3.  Don’t compare to previous relationships.  Never every compare your present relationship with the past.  Just enjoy what you have today and make the most out of each other.  Every person is different, and being yourselves could help you both bring out the best in you and how your relationship will build up.

4.  Let go of the past misunderstandings.  If you went through disaggreements, let it go when you have forgiven each other.  Don’t bring it back, because when you do, you will never grow.  What is important is that you learn from what went wrong and do the best that you can not to let it happen again.  That’s one way that your relationship will grow and be happy to where it leads you.

5.  Don’t take each other for granted.  Most of us are guilty of this.  Because when we almost get used to being with our partners, we tend to forget the magic and the thrill of being together.  If you feel like it is happening, think of what your life could be without him/her.  Do something new to keep it fun being together.

6.  Trust.  Most of the reason that you can’t be happy with your partner is when you tend to question your partner.  If you trust your partner, you will have peace of mind and all you need to think of is that you are happy with him/her.

There are still numerous ways to keep our relationship happy.  Hope you could also share  your thoughts here.

I have asked some of my friends of what does happiness in a relationship means to them, and here are their thoughts:

contented & satisfy ,  with happy hearts & dnt 4get to ask   always the guidance of the LORD coz HE knows us everything on what ever we do & wherever we go – gemma

hapiness in relationship means when you are contented and satisfied with it like you can’t ask for anything more… – marife

happiness in relationship is waking up in the morning, naked – melvin