TOP SIX WAYS TO KEEP THAT RELATIONSHIP GLOWING.
HOW NOT TO TREAD ON YOUR
PARTNER’S EMOTIONAL TOES
Life and living are
all about relationships. You, I, he and she all live and thrive on good
relationships. Though the word Relationship covers the entire gamut
of human bonds- this post-on the eve of Valentine’s Day is about romantic
relationships.
I have
read often that one has to work on
relationships. I would prefer to say that one has to act with awareness and be
always sensitive to the other’s feelings. Put simply, just keep your emotional
intelligence always on alert so as not to tread on your partner’s emotional
toes.
1.
TELL ‘I LOVE YOU’ AGAIN AND AGAIN.
And
then again and again…In the bedroom, in the bath, in the kitchen, out in the
streets…wherever.
Sounds tame
and old fashioned? Well, there is nothing tame about love. Never be tired of
announcing your love to your precious partner. Be generous in your hugs and
kisses.
2.
SPLURGE A BIT.
If your
partner is in the mood for a little reckless spending, so be it. Loosen your
purse strings a bit, and do not, for God’s sake, start that lecture on world
economy. Of what use money, if it cannot bring sunshine into your relationships.
You can, with your high E.Q, find an appropriate time to discuss and get your
finance back on stable ground.
3.
THOU MAY NOT THRUST.
Do not
thrust yourself, literally or otherwise on your partner by being too demanding
and possessive. Give him or her some free space so that your partner doesn’t
gag on the relationship.
4.
DO TRUST.
If there
be only one single word for a lasting relationship of any kind, it is TRUST in all matters, not merely physical.
Never challenge your partner based on hearsay, even though the matter in question
might have come from a reliable source. Always give the benefit of doubt in all
matters to him/her and then gently sort it out between yourselves- if you must-with
great tact and dignity.
5. PRAISE IN PUBLIC, CRITICIZE (IF YOU MUST) IN PRIVATE.
I
cannot overemphasize the importance of this Golden Rule which is self
explanatory. On many an occasion, I have seen the shame and embarrassment on
some friend’s face, when reprimanded by the spouse in public. Here the issue,
however important it may seem at that time, should take a back seat and be
swept under the carpet for the time being, to be worked out in private.
6.
BE THERE.
No doubt,
there will be demands on your time from your career, and many other responsibilities
that you may have to shoulder. But you must reassure your partner that you will
always accord due priority in case of any requirements or exigencies.
These
are of course not exhaustive, but valuable tips for an evergreen relationship.
HAVE A
FANTASTIC VALENTINE’S DAY!
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