Healthy relationships. What are they all about?
There are several vital aspects that come into play when considering healthy relationships and their outcomes. It is extremely rare that you would find that couples never make mistakes. On the contrary, that is the foundation of life, and healthy relationships. Learning from your mistakes, compromising and overcoming obstacles together, is what sets you apart from the failed relationships. Of course, every person you ever meet in your life is just a passenger in your life. It is your soulmate that never gets off the bus.
However, vanity, selfishness, and greed are examples of things that could cause great damage to your relationship. In fact, I highly doubt that it could even survive with those engulfing the relationship like the plague (unless you are THAT person with the model by your side purely for the show). Over time, you will come to realize that relationships are much like cake, and much like vegetables – they can be life-changing (in a good way) or just be damaging to both sides.
“One way to love yourself and take charge of your life is through the practice of gratitude. Practicing gratitude increases self-awareness.” – Veronica Smith.
How love can save your life
Starting a new chapter in life, let go of the negative aspects, always look ahead, and be certain to set your goals as a couple. Know what you want from the beginning – lay it all down on the table. Let them see the dirty laundry. That way you know you are both being honest, sincere, and looking for the same thing in life.
Your life can go from “utter garbage” – in the sense that you feel that way, not that there is no hope – to that elusive pinnacle of Maslow’s hierarchy. But, you would have to be willing to invest from the start. Be open. The joy of knowing that you found someone who wants the same in life is something many miss out on in their lifetime.
Those who have suffered from depression and/or suicidal thoughts and eventually overcame it all would not have done so without love. I can guarantee it. Hence, being alone is what drives you over the edge. Healthy relationships keep you from feeling alone and unwanted. They keep you from becoming addicted to anything but love. They keep you from overindulging. Most importantly, they keep you sane and grounded.
The take-away
On your journey to a new chapter in life, you will notice that healthy relationships are ones that bring out the best in you. They make you feel good almost all of the time and generally bring you up (not down). Therefore, feeling a sense of care and concern from your partner and knowing that they will be there to support you is essential. If you are in a healthy relationship, your partner will always be willing to listen to you. They will understand and be supportive of you when you are going through tough times, and they will lend a helping hand in times of need.
“It has to come from both sides and be displayed equally.”
