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Creating Lasting Love
Sustning a deep, positive, supportive, and lifelong relationship is not easy. But it's achievable.
Expectations for our relationships are high, yet long-term marriages or partnerships are challenging to mntn due to the stresses we face, explns Sue Msch, LSW, a family counselor based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. To make longevity work, couples must maturely acknowledge that sustning a lasting relationship will require sacrifice, commitment, and hard labor. Yet, the reward of deepening affection and a stable loving home life is well worth the effort.
Below are suggestions for strengthening the connection with your partner:
Resentment, anger, and blame are normal responses when our loved one makes hurtful actions. Without forgiveness, small and major wrongs can irreparably damage relationships.
Individuals who do not forgive often struggle mntning positive feelings toward their partners, Ms. Msch comments. Conversely, those moving towards forgiveness are better equipped to mntn their connection by consciously deciding not to dwell on their partner's mistakes.
Every long-term relationship will face setbacks and disappointments. Focusing on cherished memories during tough times can help preserve emotional commitment amidst conflicts.
For example, saying a heartfelt goodbye every morning with a kiss before leaving for work regardless of rush or distraction underscores the significance your relationship has in dly life.
Regular, predictable actions such as how you bid farewell or greet each other, or celebrating milestones like birthdays and anniversaries year after year can strengthen connection and keep partners emotionally devoted during trying times.
Interrupting when your partner is sharing feelings and experiences can frustrate them. It's crucial to listen more than you speak during serious conversations.
Secrets and lies weaken the foundation of any relationship. Avoiding issues by ignoring problems does not resolve them; instead, prioritize respectful open communication about your emotions and aspirations.
Even close fris and compatible partners experience disagreements. To prevent arguments from harming your bond, establish respectful ground rules during calm discussions:
No name-calling or criticizing
Ensure each person gets their say
Listen to each other genuinely
Take breaks if it becomes heated; commit to revisiting issues within a day or two.
If you and your partner repeatedly engage in fruitless arguments, seek help from therapists or marriage counselors before emotional damage occurs.
, don't wt until your connection is seriously compromised before getting help, advises Ms. Msch. Seek counseling early when negative feelings begin to build.
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