Creating a good relationship requires more patience and time for it to work out. There are practices if done properly on a daily basis can make a relationship worthwhile no matter the distance or difference between both of you. Here are 12 do’s that will improve your relationship;
Focus on Communication and Listening
Learn to listen twice as much as you speak. Be quick to listen and slow to respond, when speaking be clear and precise on what you want. Likewise make an attempt to know your partners wants.
Settle your disputes peacefully
Know how to tackle anger or disappointments without hurting your partner. Thinking before talking will help both of you address burning issues in the relationship.
Give support during the Good Times and Bad
Stick out for each other be it in the good times or bad times. Show you are partner that you can be counted on especially when the time is rough.
Spend more quality time together
Plan a day or two out of your busy schedules to enjoy each other's company. Give yourselves an ‘alone time’ without interruptions from work or friends. Have sometime for your partner.
Appreciate and help each other grow
Couple should acknowledge each other's efforts, achievements and goals. They should give assistance when needed and sometimes challenge one another to be the best you can be.
Live with integrity
Be open to each other without being asked, basing your relationship on fairness and honesty will make you feel secure around one another.
Be loyal and devoted
Committing to whom you love and remaining faithful makes both of you secure even when you are not together.
Love and respect yourself first
Love begins with loving yourself and so is respect. If you do not love and respect yourself do not expect it from someone else.
Understand that Every Relationship is Different
Understand each other's strength and weaknesses and set your own rules without comparing your relationship with that of your friend.
Turn Negatives into Positives
Work on the negatives together without involving a third party unless otherwise. Work on one issue at a time.
Work on Thoughtfulness Every Day Realistic Expectations
Work on something both of you want without being pushed to it. Small deeds done everyday in time will make a big difference. Make it a habit to sharpen one another.
Realistic expectations
True love is not the way it is portrayed in soap operas and in the movies,some situations will be an uphill task and will require teamwork in order to overcome.