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Relationships are dizzying, romantic, fun. Once you find your \u201cbetter half,\u201d life takes on a whole new beautiful dimension. You make big plans, you have a vision for how your future as a happy couple will unfold.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s all well and good, but the flip side to all this is: relationships are hard<\/em>.<\/p>\n No matter how perfect you are for each other, maintaining what brought you together can be tricky in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n For decades, numerous relationship experts and psychologists have studied the factors that go into maintaining a healthy relationship. We\u2019ve gathered some of their best relationship advice and tips for staying together:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In today\u2019s super-busy world, it\u2019s all-too-easy for partners to focus most of their attention on things like the job or the kids. But the truth is, healthy couples recognize that their relationship is the foundation to all <\/em>of it. Your partner is your support, so make it a point to connect with them on a daily basis. Make plans to do things together, just the two of you (#babysitter). Treat your partnership as the key to a happy life.<\/p>\n OK, so even the best-matched couples will fight. That\u2019s just Life. The trick is to not let a fight derail the other good things in your relationship. Experts note this is the absolute Number One key to a successful partnership.<\/p>\n It all starts with being aware of how the two of you communicate on a daily basis. That requires regularly putting the phone down, turning away from the TV and actually listening to each other. This practice is even more critical after a fight: make a commitment to actively address your disagreement, with the goal of repairing whatever hurt or misunderstanding came of it. Pick a quiet time, avoid raised voices; check your ego. Listen<\/em>, don\u2019t just wait to jump in.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve come a long way from the days when women did most of the work around the house. Recent studies show that men have nearly doubled the number of chores they handle compared to past years. However, women still tend to pick up the majority of tasks. Naturally, an uneven distribution of childcare and housework duties can easily lead to a build-up of resentment. Making an arrangement that suits both of you (and sticking to it) will help keep your relationship humming along.<\/p>\n A 1993 study followed two sets of couples. One was asked to do something new once a week, like trying a ballroom dancing class. Another group was asked to simply do something they\u2019d normally do, like going to a movie. The study revealed that, after 10 weeks, the couples who tried new things were far happier. This reinforces the idea that a little \u201cnovelty\u201d injects sparks into a relationship that can easily fall into a stale, predictable routine.<\/p>\n There\u2019s more than one reason behind the saying, \u201cLaughter is the best medicine.\u201d When it comes to a healthy relationship, a sense of humor is a key ingredient in keeping things on track. Being able to laugh together is one of the most powerful ways for a couple to bond. Experts note that partners who have their own secret language, like inside jokes or little nicknames for each other, are happier and able to better navigate life’s speed bumps.<\/p>\n Despite the challenges that life can present, practicing the above tips will ensure that your journey together remains as joyous as when you first met!<\/p>\n P.S. Thoughtful gestures, like a surprise gift of a beautiful piece of cubic zirconia jewelry<\/a>, are another way that healthy couples show their devotion. Birkat Elyon<\/a> can fashion something as one-of-a-kind as your relationship. And what’s even better, it’s quality jewelry that’s affordable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Relationships are dizzying, romantic, fun. Once you find your \u201cbetter half,\u201d life takes on a whole new beautiful dimension. You make big plans, you have a vision for how your future as a happy couple will unfold. That\u2019s all well and good, but the flip side to all this is: relationships are hard. No matter how perfect you are for each other, maintaining what brought you together can be…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":2081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[119,118,117],"yoast_head":"\nHEALTHY COUPLES MAKE THEIR RELATIONSHIP A PRIORITY<\/h3>\n
HEALTHY COUPLES KNOW HOW TO GET OVER A FIGHT<\/h3>\n
HEALTHY COUPLES SHARE THE CHORES<\/h3>\n
HEALTHY COUPLES TRY NEW THINGS TOGETHER<\/h3>\n
HEALTHY COUPLES SHARE A SIMILAR SENSE OF HUMOR<\/h3>\n