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Most Couples Have no Idea What a Healthy Relationship is, do you?
Many think they do, until they don’t.
I’ve spent more than half my life in what I see now were toxic, unhealthy relationships. The longer I am single, the more I question if healthy exist.
The biggest issue is it takes two to improve a relationship. It takes both partners to give and take. Without the commitment from both, the relationship is destined for failure.
After 3 toxic relationships, I’ve begun digging into what I think is healthy. I’m hoping to find someone one day that shares the same beliefs.
Constructive Criticism: You offer helpful suggestions to one another without shame. You know your partner has your best interest and respects your opinions. You are offering the criticism as growth, not to bring them down.
Hobbies: You both have separate hobbies. And you both are open to experiencing different interests together. Having a partner that would be passionate about a hobby would be exciting.
Support: You want your partner around. You will always have their back, even if you disagree with them. You will address issues in private, never making them feel less than. You will never address a problem in a public setting. You will wait until you are in private, never calling…
