If you want a long-lasting, fulfilling relationship with a partner with whom you can share your life, you must arm yourself with the knowledge of how to attract the best partner possible who will complement who you are. To succeed in building the relationship of your dreams with your loved one, you must master the appropriate relationship skills. You can almost guarantee yourself a lasting and fulfilling relationship if you get off to the right start, with the correct knowledge and understanding of who you are attracting and what you are getting into.

Intimacy

Building a close relationship with someone requires time. Intimacy is not just about making physical contact. Intimacy can mean a hug during a trying time, a smile of inspiration in the face of difficulty, and compassion when you don’t feel like it. Do not mistreat or exploit the other person. Additionally, avoid allowing yourself to be mistreated or exploited. Commitment and sharing are necessary for intimacy. Do you have the patience and willingness to give someone else the time they need to get to know you? Before you even commit to a relationship, you should work on improving yourself if you discover that you are unable to control your own emotions when things are difficult.

Are you able to say “No”?

In a relationship, you don’t always have to give up your voice or concur with the other person. Be able to say, “No” and be an individual, too. Think about your ability to stay true to who you are while in a relationship. Are there times when you struggle to be by yourself without your partner? Do you find yourself fearful of saying “No” when you really mean it? You would need to work around this and create a balance for yourself and your partner if you discover you have a propensity to shift your center and focus on another person to an extreme degree. Relationships do not require you to adapt to the other person. Giving your partner and yourself space does entail doing so. Keep in mind that you are sharing life with the other person, not controlling their life!

Do you find staying in touch to be difficult?

Once a relationship has been going for a while, many couples have a tendency to start taking each other for granted. We frequently neglect our relationship because we are preoccupied with our work lives. Keep your distance from one another short. With today’s technology, you can communicate via email and mobile devices. No need to overdo it and be obsessive and controlling, but do stay in touch off and on throughout the day with quick “Hellos” and “How are things going?”. Don’t shorten the honeymoon. Recall how you felt when you two first started dating? Make the honeymoon last by continuing to do the little things you started doing. Bring fresh flowers home, turn off the television, dance with your partner while listening to music, give your partner compliments, and schedule dates to go to places you used to frequent (such as the old neighborhood pizzeria, a nearby drive-in, a hotel you stayed at on your honeymoon, etc.).). You’re not ready for a committed relationship if, after reading all of this, you think it’s all hassle.

Nuts and Bolts

Don’t focus so much on the “nuts and bolts” of who said what, when, how often and why they were wrong…. In other words, try forgetting occasionally during a disagreement who did what, when, and how frequently in the past. Instead, show humility, say sorry for your errors, and give your partner a big hug! Close the door on that aspect of the problem if you feel like you’ve been stretched too thin and don’t want to try again. Go for a stroll, buy some ice cream, and cool off. Open a window to air differences, then come back relaxed and rejuvenated.

Trust

People who trust each other are in relationships that are successful. It is not acceptable for one person to deceive the other or engage in unhealthy risk-taking with a third party. Trust is freely and positively exchanged. Therefore, if this is lacking, see if professional counseling can help, if necessary. Before you consider entering a committed relationship, you should address any emotional issues from the past that are keeping you from moving on or if you find it difficult to forget your ex from a failed relationship.

Are you prepared to commit to someone? Do you feel prepared to commit? Would you be prepared and available for them if you met someone you like today? You might make this choice with the aid of the aforementioned factors.