Finding out what you want in a relationship and from love can be hard. Here’s an excerpt from a cool article we found.
Empathy
Sometimes, arguments reach a stalemate because neither partner is willing to listen to what the other is saying. But listening to one another and trying to understand how each other is feeling doesn’t mean changing your own ideas or even necessarily admitting you’re wrong, it just means showing you partner you care about how they’re feeling and that you’re willing to make the effort to meet in the middle if necessary. Even if you’ve known your partner a long time, try to step into their shoes and recognise that they may see some things differently to you.
Communication
It’s an obvious one, but bears repeating: communication is one of the most important skills in any relationship. Being able to clearly and consistently state how you’re feeling will mean that those little niggles that might otherwise develop into something worse can be resolved early on. If you want to know how to communicate better, you might like to read our top three tips on communicating with your partner.
It also worth remembering that communicating doesn’t just mean being able to make your own point well, but learning to listen to what your partner’s saying too. Try to employ ‘active listening’ when you’re talking together. Don’t just wait for your turn to speak, but really listen to what they’re saying. Repeat what they’re saying back to them. And ask them to clarify things – don’t always assume you know what they mean immediately.
Love
The Ancient Greeks had 3 words for love.
- Eros. This is erotic love. It means being attracted to each other. It’s the spark that makes your relationship feel exciting and special.
- Philios. This means friendship. It’s the feeling of understanding one another, enjoying each other’s company and having shared interests.
- Agape. This means being prepared to go out of your way for the other person or put them first. It might be something small like helping them with a task even though you’re really tired or something big like caring for them after surgery.
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