17 Signs of a Good Relationship

1. You trust each other completely.
You can’t say you trust your boyfriend or girlfriend, but you don’t
trust the people around him or her; that’s not trust after all.
Complete trust is believing that your partner will always do the
right thing because he or she knows what’s good for your
relationship and what can ruin it.
2. You support each other’s dreams.
You support your partner’s dreams, but that doesn’t mean you will
stop achieving your own dreams. A healthy relationship means
you support each other’s goals and believe that both of you can
turn your dreams into reality.
3. You celebrate each other’s success.
Did she just get promoted? Did he just get the business deal that
he has always wanted? Congratulate each other, go on a date,
and celebrate your success together. A good relationship means
you and your partner do not compete with each other; there’s a
reason why you’re called “partners”.
4. You always make time for each other.
No matter how busy things can get, love always finds a way. You
only have an hour spare for that day? Spend that with your
boyfriend or girlfriend. Ask how his or her day went. Also, talk
about your day. A good relationship means you give your
precious time for him or her because your partner is just as
precious.
5. You show your affection in every little way.
Did he just get a new haircut? Tell him how it looks really good
on him. Is she dead tired after work? Give her some massage.
Show that you care; show that you are there for him or her. A
healthy relationship means both of you always find ways to show
your affection even in the littlest of things.
6. You respect each other.
Even though you’re partners, you can’t always expect each other
to agree on anything. You may have differences in interests,
values, and principles, but a good relationship means you listen
and respect each other’s views.
7. You accept each other’s mishaps.
He or she may do things that will annoy you, test your patience,
and even infuriate you. Those things make him or her perfectly
imperfect, but you still love the person anyway. A good
relationship means accepting his or her flaws and addressing
those flaws together.
8. You appreciate each other’s efforts.
Did she fetch you at work? Did he cook for you? Tell your partner
that you appreciate his or her efforts. Don’t forget to genuinely
give thanks, and write some short but sweet notes. A good
relationship means you acknowledge and appreciate each other’s
efforts, big or small.
9. You make each other feel loved.
Does she feel depressed? Or, does he sometimes feel useless?
Make sure that your partner feels loved. Go for a walk. Make your
boyfriend or girlfriend realize that so many people love him or her,
and you are the very first person who will show that love no
matter what.
10. You make each other feel special.
Don’t wait for a special occasion for your boyfriend or girlfriend to
feel special. You can buy your boyfriend his favorite strawberry on
your way home. Or, you can set up an intimate dinner with your
girlfriend at home. A good relationship means constantly showing
how special you are to each other.
11. You are loyal and faithful to each other.
You can say you are loyal by always coming back to him or her
after having an affair with others, but you are not being faithful.
You have to be both. A good relationship means you make your
boyfriend or girlfriend the one and only, not just the number one.
12. You learn from each other.
There are things that you realize because of his pieces of advice,
and there are also things that you end up valuing through the
stories she shares with you. A good relationship means you
continuously learn from each other.
13. You are not just lovers; you are best friends.
A good relationship means you can goof around with your
partner, throw each other some jokes, and share the deepest of
your secrets. If your boyfriend or girlfriend is also your best friend,
don’t make any reason to lose him or her.
14. You maintain open and honest communication.
Does he or she have a bad habit you don’t like? Tell him or her
honestly, and be constructive. Emphasize that you only want
what’s best for him or her. A good relationship means you
communicate each other’s feelings and opinions, both positive
and negative.
15. You grow as individuals.
Being in a relationship doesn’t mean you have to lose your
individuality; a good relationship means you both grow, and you
still get to discover things about yourself while staying committed
to your boyfriend or girlfriend.
16. You maintain some level of intimacy.
Let’s admit it: physical contact is an important language of love.
It doesn’t have to be always sexual. A simple hug, a warm
embrace, or a kiss on the forehead can mean a lot to your
partner. A good relationship always finds ways to keep things
intimate.
17. You talk about the future but stay open-minded.
You are in a relationship for a reason; your boyfriend or girlfriend
is your potential lifelong partner. Hence, you talk about future
plans, but you plan them right. And you need not hurry and take
things to the next level if both of you are not yet ready. A good
relationship means you have plans, but you stay open-minded.