{"id":20118,"date":"2020-09-10T09:25:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T16:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=20118"},"modified":"2021-05-31T07:48:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T14:48:29","slug":"what-does-a-healthy-relationship-look-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/healthy-relationships\/what-does-a-healthy-relationship-look-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does A Healthy Relationship Look Like? 6 Signs Yours Is On Track"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re looking for love, you don\u2019t just want to be in a relationship. You want to be in a <\/span>healthy<\/span><\/i> one. But what exactly does a healthy relationship look like? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every relationship is different, but there are some key things all healthy relationships have in common. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, a healthy relationship is one where your individual wants, needs, and values sync up with your partner\u2019s. They don\u2019t need to be exactly the same. No two people are alike in every way. But they should complement each other. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the signs you\u2019re in (or on your way to building) a healthy relationship with your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Guide: What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You trust each other<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering, w<\/span>hat does a healthy relationship look like?<\/span><\/i> Start with trust. When you have it, you feel invincible, like you can do anything with your partner. But without it, it\u2019s impossible to grow together. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a serious relationship, trust means being honest, being vulnerable, and doing what you say you\u2019re going to do. Having<\/span> trust issues in a relationship<\/span><\/a> doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re doomed to break up, but it does mean you need to work to resolve them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes time to build trust, but if you\u2019re both committed and willing to put in the work, you\u2019ll be rewarded with a happy, healthy relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You communicate well\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask any relationship expert or couples therapist what a couple needs to succeed and they\u2019ll say open, honest communication. It’s the key to a thriving relationship<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a healthy relationship, both you and your partner need to be able to explain your wants, needs, and feelings\u2014plus hear, respect, and accommodate each other\u2019s wants, needs, and feelings. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to be able to communicate about everything from what to cook for dinner to how you approach your finances. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you regularly get sucked into arguments about small day-to-day things, it doesn\u2019t bode well for how you\u2019ll communicate about bigger topics in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026and know how to fight fairly<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sounds strange, but fighting is a good thing, as long as you\u2019re doing it fairly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps you address problems head-on and find better ways to do things. And fighting fairly means even though you might take opposing stances on a topic, you\u2019re still on the same side\u2014the side of wanting to make your relationship work. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It means skipping the blaming, yelling, and theatrics of arguing, and focusing instead on accepting responsibility, working together, and finding a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You set healthy boundaries<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those asking w<\/span>hat does a healthy relationship look like?, s<\/span><\/i>hould get familiar with setting healthy boundaries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting boundaries with your partner might sound like a sign of trouble, but there\u2019s nothing negative or worrisome about it. It\u2019s simply a way of assuring that your needs are met in a relationship. So don\u2019t feel guilty for having them!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You still maintain a strong sense of self<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know somebody who changes their hobbies, interests, and personality to match the person they\u2019re dating. And more often than not, it isn\u2019t the best idea.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s natural to adopt some of your partner\u2019s favorite things and want to spend a lot of time with them, it\u2019s still important to have a strong sense of self. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoying your own hobbies, having your own friends, and spending time alone strengthens your sense of self, which makes for a healthier overall relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship is equal<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your relationship doesn\u2019t feel equal, that\u2019s a sign it\u2019s not healthy. In a healthy relationship, both partners contribute equally and feel the relationship is balanced. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners don\u2019t have to split everything down the middle 50\/50. Actual contributions will vary depending on jobs, incomes, and schedules. But there should be a sense that both parties are contributing their fair share. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to contributing equally to physical duties and expenses, partners also need to contribute equally when it comes to communication, emotion, and affection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 So, what does a healthy relationship look like? <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the six characteristics listed above are key. If any of them are missing from your relationship, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019re in an unhealthy relationship. But it could be a red flag, so talk to your partner about getting things back on track. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy relationships don\u2019t happen overnight. They require time, work, effort, and maintenance. But taking the time is worth it to enjoy a loving, caring partnership that lasts a lifetime!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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