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10 Keys to a Successful
Romantic Relationship 1. Tell your partner you love them.
Although it’s true that actions speak louder
than words, words often speak more clearly
than actions. Take a moment every now and
then to verbalize your feelings for your
partner. A simple “I love you” or “You mean
the world to me” can go a long way towards
making your significant other feel wanted,
cared for, and secure in your relationship.
3. Show appreciation for your partner.
Let your partner know on a regular basis
what it is that you like most about them –
what you admire, what makes you proud,
what their strengths are in your eyes.
Building a romantic relationship isn’t about
the initial bonding – it’s about encouraging
and supporting each other’s growth over
the course of your lives. Help your partner
achieve his or her potential by constantly
building them up.
2. Show some affection.
Small acts of physical intimacy – the hand
on the small of the back as you brush by in
the hallway, your arm around their
shoulder on the sofa, your hand on their
thigh when seated side by-side, holding
hands while walking down the street – give
your partner a warm feeling and convey
the love and affection you feel for them.
The littlest touch can be as important, or
even more important, than the longest
night of sexual intimacy.
4. Share yourself.
Don’t keep your likes and dislikes, dreams
and fears, achievements and mistakes, or
anything else to yourself. If it’s important
to you, share it with your partner. More
than that, be sure to share more with your
partner than you do with anyone else.
While there is certainly a need for some
personal space in even the closest
relationship, give as much of yourself and
your time as you can bear to your partner.
5. Be there for your partner.

It’s obvious what you need to do when your partner faces a major life challenge like the
loss of a job or the death of a loved one. But it’s just as important to be supportive when
your partner faces life’s little challenges, too – an argument at work, a rough commute, a
misplaced check. Don’t let yourself be a doormat, & definitely don’t stand for physical or
verbal abuse, but thicken your skin a little and be the voice of calm and reason when
chaos strikes. Listen to what’s bothering them and offer whatever help – even if it’s just
sympathy you can.

6. Give gifts.

Take advantages of opportunities to give material tokens of your love. Just the right book
picked up at the bookstore, a special dessert, a piece of jewelry or clothing you noticed at
the store – anything small or large that tells them you were thinking of them. Leave a love
note for them, or send them an SMS at work to “I love you” – again, the little reminder that
they’re always on your mind will help your partner feel better about themselves and
secure in your relationship.

7. Respond gracefully to your partner’s demands and shortcomings.

A big killer of relationships is unreasonable expectations. Unless you married a robot,

your partner comes pre-loaded with a whole range of human failures and foibles. These
are features, not bugs! Learn to recognize and appreciate your partner’s quirks for what
By: Dustin Wax
they are: an essential part of who they are as people. Since our weaknesses are often at
the core of our deepest insecurities, make sure you don’t pick on or otherwise go out of
your way to highlight your partner’s flaws.
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8. Make “alone time” a
priority.
No matter how busy both of your lives
are, make sure you commit at least an evening
every week or two to be alone together. Have
new experiences, share your stories, and just
generally enjoy each other’s company.
9. Take nothing for
granted.
Cultivate a daily sense of gratitude for your partner and
the thousands of little blessings he or she has brought into your
life. Remember that, if you’re happy in your relationship, your
partner is doing a thousand little things for you every day to make
your relationship work (as, hopefully, you are for them). Never
take that for granted – a relationship is work of the highest order,
and the second you stop it starts to slide away.
10. Strive for equality.
Make sure you follow the Golden Rule in your
relationship: do unto your partner as you would
have done unto you. Strive for a fair division of
household duties and other tasks, and don’t
expect or demand special considerations you’d
be unwilling to offer in return.
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REFLECTIONS ON PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

WRITE A REFLECTION PAPER ON YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT, AND HOW YOU
INTEND TO KEEP THE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS STRONG AND HEALTHY.