Every time you see a happy couple who have been together for a long time, the first thought that comes to mind is: “how do they do it?". It seems that they easily reach mutual understanding, they know how to complement each other without jeopardizing the relationship. But this does not mean at all that these couples do not have conflicts. They have the same problems as the rest, the only difference is that they use positive character traits as a means of helping to achieve mutual understanding.
These traits make it easy to get through difficult times, which makes the union even stronger.
The most successful couples have several positive traits in common. If you want your relationship to flourish as well, it will be helpful to work in that direction. Here are six traits of successful couples. Also check out 5 Ways to Improve Your Relationship.
1. Acknowledgments
Successful couples take every chance to show their appreciation for each other. They don't take each other for granted and understand that every day with their partner is a gift. Scientists from the University of Georgia conducted a study and found that by the way people express gratitude to each other, you can predict how much a marriage will be of good quality in the future.
The assessment found that how your spouse appreciates you directly affects how you feel in your marriage, how perfect it is, and your belief that this will continue.
2. Benevolence
Couples in good relationships are kind to each other, even when they get angry. You need not to quarrel at the moment when each person wants to prove his innocence. Instead, disagreements are viewed in terms of their ability to understand each other. Giving goodness is as easy as noticing all the good things that your partner does for you.
Remember what pleasant things your partner does for you every day. Make it a habit to notice the good in small actions, mentally note how happy you are, be aware of what makes you feel this way.
When you see your partner, tell him that. When you see good things in your partner, you are holding a positive point of view or a good mood. This is the feeling of hope, of well-being that arises from positive thoughts and positive relationships.
3. Mindfulness
Successful couples have perfected the art of listening to each other and being close to each other. They know how to resolve conflict by trying to get to know each other's needs and make an effort to ensure that those needs are met as best they can. These basic needs include the quality of the time spent, receiving gifts, courtship, and physical contact.
4. Compassion
Successful couples don't break up. Instead of leaving the room annoyed, these couples take a break to rethink what happened, lovingly and caringly try to smooth out their differences. Packing up and leaving is not their style.
Most likely, they deliberately allow each other to work on solving the problems that have arisen, knowing how each of them feels, and making some effort to correct the gaps in the relationship. They respect each other's feelings and move forward by discussing their problems, relieving emotional pain.
5. Playfulness
Successful couples, while generally happy, can be tense at times. Therefore, they know when to defuse a tense relationship with playfulness and humor. A pinch of laughter is one of the key ingredients in a recipe for a fruitful partnership.
Seriousness can kill a joyful relationship. Being serious is overwhelming and being serious in a relationship brings unhappiness and leads to divorce. Without laughing, we lose perspective, so our questions are always "on our faceIt's no surprise that we end up choosing laughter in a relationship.
6. Perseverance
Couples who enjoy a partnership only trust each other and their relationship looks healthy. Their goal is to maintain a healthy relationship, even when the going gets tough. Most importantly, they choose to love each other, even if they are not alike. Their relationship is top priority.
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