How To Keep Your Relationship Alive. 10 Easy & Practical Tips

INTRODUCTION

A relationship involves two people and for it to work, it is important for both parties to be willing to make it work. One person alone cannot make a relationship work. In some cases, there is nothing you can do to keep the relationship because the other party is not willing to make the relationship work and worth keeping. So let us look at some things that do not make a relationship work or worth keeping such as:

(1) No Interest: In this case, either one or both parties had no genuine interest in each other to start with or in some cases, one of the partners or both partners lost interest over the course of the relationship.

(2) Bad Attitude: A partner or both partners with a bad attitude cannot keep a relationship. Bad attitude such as impatience, constant nagging and complaining, greed, cheating, pride e.t.c usually lead to the death of a relationship.

(3) Lack of Communication: A relationship where a partner or partners do not communicate their feelings, wants, expectations or challenges will be hard to keep.

(4) Lack Of Appreciation: Appreciation can happen through romance and affection. A partner or partners that lack these qualities may not be able to keep a relationship.

(5) No respect: when you tend to take your partner for granted and therefore lack respect as a result of being too familiar or close with each other, you may not be able to keep a relationship with your partner.

Even though you might get or see any of these bad signs, you may be very lucky to still be able to work it out and keep the relationship, but in most cases it is too late. So assuming you already have a good and stable relationship, let us look at some ways in which you can keep your relationship:

(1) Respect: In order to keep your relationship with your partner, you should always respect them. Most people get to mess up in this area when they are close and very familiar with their partner. You should always respect your partner even though they offend you or are lacking in some areas because you have chosen to be with them.

(2) Communication: Always try to communicate with your partner with love about your issues. Don’t wait until resentment builds. Sometimes, you need to let them know what you want, the issues bothering you, e.t.c. Remember that no one is perfect. Its also important to engage your partner in meaningful conversations. Learn about their study or work. Be part of their lives.

(3) Showing love: There are different ways to tell your partner that you love her by expressing it. Take the time to look out for ways to show love. Never miss the opportunity to let them know you value. Also understand that what works for Lady A won’t necessarily work for Lady B likewise Mr X and Mr Y may understand different love languages. Learn, ask and understand so you can speak your partner’s love language. Some like gifts, some quality time while others prefer words of affirmation.

(4) Showing appreciation: Learn to be romantic and affectionate. It makes her feel wanted and appreciated. Being romantic and affectionate is very important in keeping your relationship.

(5) Looking Good: Always continue to look good for your girl or man. Shave when you need to, trim your hair, look clean and maintain a good appearance. For ladies, take care of your body, skin, clothes etc to be attractive always.

CONCLUSION

You can never be too busy to maintain your relationship if you are serious about keeping one. These are just guidelines to get you started. Always look for ways to improve on yourself and your good relationship skills from the right source and you will never find yourself deserted.