Nothing lasts forever; but true love does. True love is able to stand the test of time in spite of challenges. Every relationship has its good times and bad times. True love not only perseveres when things are going great for you and your partner, but also when things get a bit rough and tough. These are times when the love you have for your partner is put to test.
Your willingness to stick with your partner despite the challenges you both encounter shows how much they mean to you. When you truly love someone, their happiness is all that matters to you. You could care less about the challenges as long as you both face them together.
Take a look at five (5) ways to make your relationship last forever;
1. Stay committed.
Your words mean nothing when your actions are the complete opposite. When you are committed to you partner, it is your duty to honor the commitment to the very end. There will be times when misunderstanding and argument will arise, making you question your partner’s loyalty. Whatever the situation may be, always remember that no relationship is entirely perfect. Just because your partner does things that gets you upset doesn’t mean you should stop loving them. Don’t allow yourself fall out of love. Stay committed to your partner to the very end.
2. Trust wholeheartedly.
Trust is very essential in ensuring a healthy and lasting relationship with your partner. A relationship without trust is like a vehicle without gas. You won’t get very far with your partner if you don’t trust them with all your heart. A trustworthy partner is one who can always be counted on. Their words and actions can be trusted. No one likes it when they are being lied to. One lie could make you question all the truths your partner has ever told you. Trust takes years to build and only seconds to break.
3. Respect your partner.
No matter the position you are in your society, if you respect people, they will have no reason to disrespect you. Same thing applies to relationships. Respect is reciprocal. A disrespectful partner never acknowledges the true worth of their partner until they have lost them for good to someone who does. What you don’t respect has no value.
When you respect your partner, they will always feel valued. This will in turn make them respect and value you. Always respect and honor your partner. Never give anyone the opportunity to disrespect your partner. Always stand by them even when they are not present with you.
4. Be content.
When you truly love someone, you could care less if they had the world to offer to you. You wouldn’t mind the challenges you both encounter as long as you both go through them together. You are ready to stick with your partner during the good times and the bad times in the relationship. Every relationship has its ups and downs. A contented partner will not only be by your side during the ups in the relationship but also when things seem pretty low and liable to break. They realize no relationship is perfect so they always try to make the most of their relationship.
Contentment is what you and your partner should always aim for, because when all the butterflies and amazing feelings of being in love wears off, reality sets in. Contentment will help maintain a healthy and lasting relationship with your partner.
5. Be quick to forgive.
Like I said earlier, no relationship is entirely perfect. With the knowledge that we are all prone to make mistakes, it is essential that you forgive your partner when that happens. No mistake or offense is beyond forgiveness. Be quick to forgive your partner whenever they make a mistake or do something wrong. Don’t judge or criticize them, but rather choose to understand and forgive.
When you form a habit of forgiveness, you will become more compassionate towards your partner. This will give your partner the impression that you care so much for them and only want to see them improve for the better. This will encourage them to do better next time. Always forgive.
Thanks for reading.
Very true.