How to know you are in a healthy relationship?

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

How to know you are in a healthy relationship?

On many occasions we don’t know what a healthy relationship is. Sometimes we didn’t get the best example from our parents, and we decide to go with the potential of the other person, instead of seeing what truly is.

So here are some signs that you are in a healthy relationship:

Your partner offers you empathy, and you feel safe talking to him without the fear of being retaliated against or that this will come back against you.

You feel there is consistency and there is reliability. If you are not in a reliable relationship, then it will be hard to trust, even more have a healthy relationship.

Your dreams are important to your partner; they cheer you on and encourage you to improve.

They make time for you; if they know your love language, they provide time and space to show you their appreciation.

You don’t always have to be guessing about his behavior; there is some type of predictability. In a healthy relationship, communication flows freely. You and your partner feel comfortable expressing your thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear of judgment or retaliation. Both parties actively listen to each other and strive to understand each other’s perspectives.

Mutual respect is fundamental in a healthy relationship. You and your partner treat each other with kindness, consideration, and dignity. There’s an appreciation for each other’s boundaries, opinions, and autonomy. Disagreements are handled respectfully, without resorting to insults or manipulation.

Disagreements are inevitable in any relationship, but how you handle them matters. In a healthy relationship, conflicts are approached constructively, with a focus on finding mutually satisfactory solutions. Both partners are willing to compromise, apologize when necessary, and work through challenges together. If you feel that you are constantly blamed for what you do, or the behaviors of others, then ask yourself again is this good for your nervous system? Look for ways you can have healthier communication with your loved one.

Emotional intimacy deepens the connection between partners in a healthy relationship. You feel comfortable being vulnerable with your partner, sharing your fears, insecurities, and deepest thoughts. There’s a sense of closeness and emotional bond that enhances the quality of your relationship. If you don’t then ask yourself why is it hard for you to communicate with him/her? What needs to happen on both ends?

Feeling safe and secure in your relationship is paramount. Your partner respects your physical boundaries and never engages in behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Similarly, you feel emotionally safe to express yourself without fear of ridicule or harm.

Relationship help us to gain awareness of ourselves. It allows us to see what we need to work on and get to know ourselves so we can communicate it to others. Emotion regulation is key to having a healthy relationship. Otherwise, you could be communicating from your emotional mind.