How do you improve your relationship? What are some ways?

Philippines
March 16, 2007 3:26am CST
Each of us really wants to make our relationship work. It takes a lot of investment like patience, understanding, acceptance and above all LOVE. Some people I know, when they are faced with problems they usually give up and don't want to fight for their relationship. It's so easy for them to say quits and move. They change their partners just like changing clothes. In your case, how do you keep your relationship so long? Are there tips on how to do it?
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@mizrak07 (557)
• Philippines
16 Mar 07
Keeping a relationship alive requires time, attention, and the willingness to keep things fresh. Don't fall into a routine and begin taking each other for granted. Don't dwell on each other's faults, instead focus on the positive things about your partner. Constantly view your partner in a way that is similar to the way you did in the beginning of the relationship. Don't dwell on unfulfilled expectations, instead try to work things out to fulfill them to avoid disappointment
• Philippines
17 Mar 07
That was really nice... :) It really struck me a lot coz i usually dwell on my partner's faults or usually bring his past faults. Thank you so much for your response... I really appreciate it. :)
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
20 Mar 07
We can improve our relationship with our special someone, by having a respect, love, patience, trust and acceptance for every wrong weve done. And also we need to have a good communication so that if there are things need to be talk about, and need to be improve, well, i think it could have a nice relationship if theres a good communication from the both of you.
@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
16 Mar 07
The best suggestion that I can offer is for both of you to spend your time together wisely. Making each moment a "quality time" is the key for a lasting relationship. Saying I love you's is not enough, prove to your partner your worth through your lovably actions and gestures. In my case, I usually make surprises for my girl. I would either give her a gift or treat her outside from time to time. Every single second counts. There are a lot of ways to prove one's love.
• United States
16 Mar 07
A really good relationship book that I have read that helps you understand your partner is "The 5 Love Languages". This book goes into detail about how each of us has our own preferences and likes when it comes to doing things for others, spending quality time, companionship, etc... I also believe that the key to having a good long relationship is to have compromise. Each party needs to be able to give and take, and be happy to do each, otherwise strife will continue to be harbored on the inside.
@karen_24 (320)
• Philippines
16 Mar 07
for me in one relationship....we should considered the give and take relationhip...dont give and give coz you will become a looser later on....i think you can improve well by trusting your partner, be patience and understanding.listen to him/her when there is a problem and solve it immediately....and dont give it immediately...fix it immediately when there is a problem...dont loose faith because gods knows...and he listen.... 1. trusting- trusting your partner is number one 2. dont be a nagger 3. dont asking lots of question 4. be a good listener 5.take good care the relationship