10 Keys to a Successful Romantic Relationship

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Romantic Relationship
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In romantic relationships, as with so much else,
its the little things that count. Just as a
misspoken word or odd look can Click here for
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throw a couple into a weekslong feud, small and
seemingly insignificant gestures can help keep a
relationship on track. A little gift, an
offhand compliment, a moment of physical
contact can vastly strengthen a
relationship. According to psychologists
Nathaniel Branden and Robert Sternberg, who have
both researched and written about the challenges
of romantic relationships, these little displays
of interest and affection can be more important
than all the active listening and trust games
in the world. Their research has suggested 10
keys to keeping both partners content, satisfied,
and happy with each other.
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1. Tell your partner you love them. Although
its true that actions speak louder than words,
words often speak more clearly than actions.
Take a moment every now and then to verbalize
your feelings for your partner. A simple I love
you or You mean the world to me can go a long
way towards making your significant other feel
wanted, cared for, and secure in your
relationship. Click here for your Love Bundle.
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2. Show some affection.
Small acts of physical intimacy the hand on the
small of the back as you brush by in the
hallway, your arm around their shoulder on the
sofa, your hand on their thigh when seated
sidebyside, holding hands while walking down
the street give your partner a warm feeling
and convey the love and affection you feel for
them. The littlest touch can be as important, or
even more important, than the longest night of
sexual intimacy.
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3. Show appreciation for your partner. Let your
partner know on a regular basis what it is that
you like most about them what you admire, what
makes you proud, what their strengths are in
your eyes. Building a romantic relationship
isnt jsut about the initial bonding its about
encouraging and supporting each others growth
over the course of your lives. Help your partner
achieve his or her potential by constantly
building them up.
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4. Share yourself.
Dont keep your likes and dislikes, dreams and
fears, achievements and mistakes, or anything
else to yourself. If its important to you,
share it with your partner. More than that, be
sure to share more with your partner than you do
with anyone else. While there is certainly a
need for some personal space in even the closest
relationship, give as much of yourself and your
time as you can bear to your partner.
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• Be there for your partner.
• Its obvious what you need to do when your
  partner faces a major life challenge like the
  loss of a job or the death of a loved one. But
  its just as important to be supportive when your
  partner faces lifes little challenges, too an
  argument at work, a rough commute, a misplaced
  check. Dont let yourself be a doormat, and
  definitely dont stand for physical or verbal
  abuse, but thicken your skin a little and be the
  voice of calm and reason when chaos strikes.
  Listen to whats bothering them and offer
  whatever help even if its just sympathy you
  can.
• Give gifts.

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Take advantages of opportunities to give material
tokens of your love. Just the right book picked
up at the bookstore, a special dessert, a piece
of jewelry or clothing you noticed at the store
anything small or large that tells them you were
thinking of them. Leave a love note for them, or
send them an SMS at work to I love you
again, the little reminder that theyre always on
your mind will help your partner feel better
about themselves and secure in your relationship.
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7. Respond gracefully to your partners demands
and shortcomings. A big killer of relationships
is unreasonable expectations. Unless you married
a robot, your partner comes preloaded with a
whole range of human failures and foibles. These
are features, not bugs! Learn to recognize and
appreciate your partners quirks for what they
are an essential part of who they are as
people. Since our weaknesses are often at the
core of our deepest insecurities, make sure you
dont pick on or otherwise go out of your way to
highlight your partners flaws. Click here for
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8. Make alone time a priority.
No matter how busy both of your lives are, make
sure you commit at least an evening every week
or two to be alone together. Have new
experiences, share your stories, and just
generally enjoy each others company.
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• Take nothing for granted.
• Cultivate a daily sense of gratitude for your
  partner and the thousands of little blessings he
  or she has brought into your life. Remember
  that, if youre happy in your relationship, your
  partner is doing a thousand little things for you
  every day to make your relationship work (as,
  hopefully, you are for them).
• Never take that for granted a relationship is
  work of the highest order, and the second you
  stop it starts to slide away.
• Strive for equality.
• Make sure you follow the Golden Rule in your
  relationship do unto your partner as you would
  have done unto you. Strive for a fair division
  of household duties and other tasks, and dont

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expect or demand special considerations youd be
unwilling to offer in return.
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