How to Build a Healthy Relationship That Lasts

Are you in a relationship right now, or are you looking to get into one?

Falling in love is natural—an innate reaction, often directed toward the opposite gender. We feel attracted to someone's physical appearance or their inner qualities.

Approaching and evaluating yourself is the first step you need to take if you want to pursue a relationship. You must be sure of what you truly feel before starting a relationship with someone.

But once you're in a relationship, how can you maintain a healthy connection that doesn’t clash with your personality?

There must be mutual respect, trust, and support. If you don’t have these with each other, then the foundation of your relationship will be shaky, something that won't be strong enough to hold you together.

Open and honest communication is a must, not just a suggestion. It’s not a prerogative—it should be compulsory. Remember, it takes two to tango, or a pair of hands and feet to move and work together. It’s the same in a relationship. Both partners must be willing to communicate, work, and stay open. Understanding and relating to each other can help resolve any argument or disagreement that may arise between you as a couple.

Even though you are becoming one person, both of you still need to grow as individuals. This includes supporting and respecting one another. Change and growth should lead to the best versions of yourselves, not the worst. A relationship is a continuous learning process, and constant growth is essential for a harmonious companionship.

If you listen to couples who have been together for 50 or 60 years, you’ll often hear the same advice: they worked together and operated as a team, not as individuals. They grew and loved each other over time. Love is not just about balloons and flowers. It’s not only about intimacy or strong attraction. It’s made up of years of togetherness that improve and deepen over time.