A Few Steps for Good Relationship

Improve Relationships

The joys and pains of relationships are never as pronounced as during Holiday periods. Valentines day is fast approaching, use these seven steps as building blocks to strengthen your relationships. You'll have a more satisfying and joyous hearty period, and so will those close to you.

Although the approaching valentine day provide an immediate incentive, there are also long term benefits to be gained. Reputable studies show a strong correlation between happiness and high quality relationships. It's therefore in our best interests to nurture and build strong relationships for this Love Day season and beyond.

From many articles and studies of the characteristics of strong relationships we can distill the following list of seven important steps or components; think of these as relationship building blocks.

* Commitment
* Freedom
* Respect
* Support
* Equality
* Healthy conflict resolution
* Trust

Committed Relationship

Fundamental to a strong relationship is commitment. Commitment to making the relationship strong and healthy is the foundation on which it can grow. Relationships take work. They take effort. Like life itself, relationships are dynamic, ever changing because we are ever changing. A strong relationship requires continuous nurturing, and that takes commitment.

Commitment to the relationship means unconditionally caring about maintaining and improving the relationship, even during times of anger or disappointment. There may be times when you aren't even sure you like the other person, but if you're committed you'll spend the effort to sustain the relationship during tough times.