{"id":19985,"date":"2020-07-29T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19985"},"modified":"2021-05-31T07:51:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T14:51:45","slug":"relationship-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/healthy-relationships\/relationship-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Relationship Rules That Will Make Your Relationship Better And Stronger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anyone who has been in a long term relationship will know relationships aren\u2019t easy. In fact, they can be really challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I think the reason why so many of us struggle to be in relationships and make them work, is because we have no idea what we\u2019re doing!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They don\u2019t put relationship 101 on the school curriculum. And most of us aren\u2019t lucky enough to have parents give us a shining example of what <\/span>a strong, healthy relationship<\/span><\/a> looks like. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re just thrown into the world of dating, and it\u2019s either sink or swim. Some of us learn from our mistakes, while others continue to repeat them over and over again, often unaware we\u2019re even making them.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you make a relationship work? Here are 5 relationship rules that will undoubtedly make your relationship stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Basic List of Relationship Rules<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never, ever, go to bed angry<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know this depends on what the other person has done, and there are certain things that you won\u2019t be able to forgive so quickly, or at all. But when it comes to the small things, it\u2019s best just to practice forgiveness, say you\u2019re sorry, and go to bed in a good place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who has gone to bed with their partner still angry or hurt knows how awful that is. So don\u2019t do it. Most things aren\u2019t worth that much friction. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind yourself of why you\u2019re together. Return to love. Kiss and make up. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t stop dating each other<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do we think that dating is just for single people? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do we <\/span>ever <\/span><\/i>stop dating?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t know! But let\u2019s stop that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should never stop dating your partner, because <\/span>this keeps the spark alive<\/span><\/a>. It gives you quality time together to reconnect, communicate and remember why you\u2019re with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My partner and I decided to pick one night of the week, and reserve it as a date night. It helps to do it on a weekday if possible, because it leaves your Friday and Saturday nights free for other things that crop up, as well as your kids (if you have any). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it doesn\u2019t have to be a night thing either – dates are good at any time. Mix it up. Use these as an opportunity to try new things together, explore, and just have fun. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on a budget, there are so many inexpensive things you can do like go for a picnic, cook dinner together or go for a walk and watch the sunset. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn to enjoy each other\u2019s company, smile, and laugh together. Switch your phones off. Leave anything stressful for another time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t say anything in the heat of the moment you will regret<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the cardinal relationship rules that I see too many people breaking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t <\/span>ever <\/span><\/i>curse at your partner<\/span><\/a>, call them a derogatory name, or say something spiteful to hurt them. Ever.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re angry or upset or in the middle of an argument. Because even if you apologize later, you can\u2019t ever take it back or erase it from their memory. And if you\u2019ve done it once, you\u2019re bound to do it again and again.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationships are built on love and respect. And speaking that way to each other is not loving or respectful. Just don\u2019t do it. Both of you deserve better. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicate openly and honestly<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men and women tend to have different styles of communication. But no matter what your style is, it\u2019s important that you do communicate, and often. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if one or both of you aren\u2019t effective communicators, then make time to work on that together. The first step is acknowledging that you have an issue so that you can start addressing it.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So take the time to understand each other, so that you can communicate effectively. Keep talking to each other openly and honestly, about anything and everything. No matter how busy life gets, take ten minutes each day just to check in and catch up. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give each other a healthy amount of space<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human beings aren\u2019t designed to live their entire lives alone. But we also aren\u2019t designed to live every minute of our lives in the company of someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all need alone time and <\/span>our own space<\/span><\/a>. Just to breathe, decompress, and chill out. To enjoy our own hobbies, see our friends, and work on our own goals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best relationships are the ones where both people make time for each other, but time for themselves too. You should both be whole on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building these relationship rules into your everyday way of being together can help you strengthen and grow a beautiful and lasting love. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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