{"id":2613,"date":"2020-03-16T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=2613"},"modified":"2020-03-09T16:55:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T20:55:27","slug":"6-smart-rules-for-a-happy-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/6-smart-rules-for-a-happy-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Smart Rules for a Happy Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You could be that couple that all your friends call &#8220;perfect.&#8221; Sure, it all looks great to the rest of the world, but the truth is, every couple deals with tensions and issues. Living together can be hard, with different tastes, interests, family members and the stresses of everyday life. Even the happiest couple can benefit from these smart relationship rules to help navigate those hiccups. For over three decades, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Birkat Elyon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Birkat Elyon<\/a> has worked with hundreds of couples, offering them smart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/bridal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"affordable CZ engagement and wedding rings. (opens in a new tab)\">affordable CZ engagement and wedding rings.<\/a> They&#8217;ve heard <em>allll<\/em> the stories \u2013so here are great tips for a happy relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SAY SOMETHING NICE EVERY DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give more than one\n(sincere) compliment to your partner each day and make them as specific as\npossible. &#8220;I loved that dinner you made last night,&#8221; &#8220;You&#8217;re so\nreliable. I&#8217;m glad I can count on you.&#8221; Another thing: make sure that the\npositive comments outweigh the criticism, <em>by\na lot<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KEEP A LITTLE MYSTERY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it feels\ncomfortable to know everything about your partner. But one of the things that\noriginally drew you to each other was the \u201cdiscovery.\u201d So do some things just\nfor yourself: a class, a group, a new hobby. Sharing those new interests with\nyour partner will keep some \u201csizzle\u201d in the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MANAGE THE CRITICISMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relationship experts\nsuggest biting your tongue and letting most criticisms go by, sticking to all\nbut the <em>biggest <\/em>issues. In those\ncases, keep the criticism as short as possible, as in three sentences or less.\nAny more will feel like \u201cpiling on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACCEPT THE APOLOGY \u2013 IN WHATEVER FORM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people have trouble offering up a verbal apology. Demanding one only puts on more pressure. But its entirely possible that they\u2019ll show that they want to reconnect or defuse the tension by bringing you flowers, doing some extra chores, whatever. Take those olive branches and move on. (Of course, an unexpected gift is a great way to smooth the waters. Birkat Elyon has a full line of dazzling cubic zirconia jewelry pieces for men and women.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MANAGE THE TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that\nour devices are making us more isolated from one another. Make some rules about\ntheir place in your life as a couple, such as, not while you\u2019re eating, not in\nthe bedroom, not when you have guests, etc. Remember that connecting on \u201chuman\u201d\nterms is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SMALL STUFF COUNTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a way, everyday\nstuff is \u201cthe coin of the realm\u201d when it comes to relationships. Think of it:\nhow annoyed do you or your partner get when the trash isn\u2019t taken out or the\nwet towels remain on the bathroom floor? When you agree to do something about\nthose \u201csmall things,\u201d do them. Honoring those little tasks goes a long way in\nkeeping the peace.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You could be that couple that all your friends call &#8220;perfect.&#8221; Sure, it all looks great to the rest of the world, but the truth is, every couple deals with tensions and issues. Living together can be hard, with different tastes, interests, family members and the stresses of everyday life. Even the happiest couple can benefit from these smart relationship rules to help navigate those hiccups. 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