Does your mate make you smile at the mere thought of them and does he/she make you happy? Being in a good, healthy relationship should bring out the best in both of you. However, being in a bad relationship can be just the opposite and emotionally draining. Find out nine traits that each mate deserves in a relationship.
- Communication. You and your mate should be able to communicate openly about anything, without the worries of the conversation being dismissed. This trait is very important in any relationship (personal or professional).
- Mutual Trust. Trust is also an essential trait in a relationship. Your mate should not worry about you trying to steal from or cheat on them, but instead, love and support one another.
- Excitement. I’m sure you all remember when the relationship was new and how you had butterflies whenever you saw or thought of your mate. Well, even after dating for several years, you should still have that same excitement when seeing him/her. If you’ve had a hard day at work, he/she should be able to make you smile and/or laugh and take away any frustration.
- Your Best Friend. Your mate should be more than just your lover; they should be your best friend – while loving you unconditionally and strengthening your bond in your relationship.
- Challenge Each Other. In a happy relationship, each mate should challenge and support one another with new ideas or concepts, instead of trying to bring each other down.
- Freedom. Each mate should understand that you both need some “me time” to focus on your own projects, hobbies, etcetera that are important to you. This is key in a happy and healthy relationship.
- Ride or Die. At the end of any day and if you’re in a happy relationship, your mate should always have your back.
- Listens. When you’re in a happy relationship, you listen to each other vent, without interrupting or ignoring one another. Be there to give him/her the hug that they need and to let them know that you care.
- Laughter. Even though each of you have a different sense of humor, your mate should make you laugh and smile. When you love someone, you always want to see them happy, so there should be plenty of laughter (jokes and all).
There are many other traits that could be added to this list. Have you thought about what you deserve in your relationship?
