What kind of a relationship do you hope for? I believe like every other
person; you would hope for a very successful and interesting relationship that
will last long and even forever. Everyone wants to be in a relationship that
brings forth joy and happiness, but just a few people acknowledge that they
actually ought to do something to realize the kind of relationship they desire.
As you read on, you will find the qualities that will actually help make your
relationship with other people as great as you would want it to be.
A successful relationship needs to be unconditional. You should love
without attaching conditions. True love is always pure and unconditional and so
if you have a reason to love someone; then your relationship wouldn't last long
because when your conditions are not met, there arise problems. Accept people
the way they are and don’t try to change the other person. It always feels
great when someone knows he/she is loved unconditionally and accepted no matter
the limitations.
You also have to be understanding to make a great relationship. No
matter the situation, always listen and reason with the other person. Try to
put yourself in the other person’s shoe, avoid criticism and don’t make the
other person feel dejected and rejected. Mutual understanding helps in times where there seems
to be a difference in opinion between two persons and decisions are expected to
be made. With pure love and understanding, such a situation will be resolved
peacefully and a great relationship realized.
Caring for one another is another essential quality for a successful
relationship. You need to care about the feelings of the other person. Most
times; because we just care about ourselves; we forget to take note of what the
other person is passing through. When you try to understand and care for the other
person; you end up making him/her feel safe with you. By creating this safe
atmosphere in your relationship, there will exist a stronger connection which
will definitely increase your intimacy thereby giving way for a great and
loving relationship.
The presence of honesty and transparency also
makes a relationship successful. You need to be honest and transparent in your
dealings with people. Every successful and happy relationship has its
foundation built on honesty and transparency; and as a result, creates a safe
feeling. Remember; true love also trusts and protects. You should always trust
in love because so much of our existence are built around trust and so trust is
a large part of LOVE. Love will also make you want to protect the other person.
When the love is true, sincere and unconditional, protecting those who are
close to you becomes imperative and with this desire, a great and successful
relationship filled with joy and happiness will be achieved.