It requires two people who truly understand and care for each other, while also caring for themselves.

Once the chase is over, some people can forget about tending to their partner’s feelings and needs.

If you want to be with that person each day, make them feel that way.

Vishnu Subramaniam

Likewise, you should receive this care from your partner day in and day out.

You’re vulnerable with each other

Goodcommunicationis a necessary quality of a healthy relationship.

You have total trust in each other

Healthy relationships require trust.

Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., ABPP

You have to be willing totrustyour partner not only with your feelings but with your weaknesses.

You will have to learn trust at the emotional, physical, and spiritual level.

you might’t hide behind lies and deception if you want your relationship to last.

(Here’s whatopen and honest communicationin a relationship looks like.)

There’s mutual empathy

Another key quality of a healthy relationship isempathy.

Empathy means trying to understand what your partner is feeling.

have a go at anticipate their needs.

Think about what they need help with and make a run at be there for them.

Cut out the behavior that gets on their nerves, and find ways to uplift your partner.

Thoughtfulness, consideration, andkindnessis the recipe for healthy relationships.

You will not agree on everything, and sometimes you may not want the same things.

Boundaries are a necessary characteristic of a healthy relationship.

You’re both totally committed

You have to be committed to your partner, yes.

But more than commitment to your partner, you have to be committed to the relationship.

It’s not just about getting your needs met.

It’s about replenishing the fire so your relationship can last.

That’s what a healthy relationship is all about.

The better you know your partner, the more you could practice thoughtfulness.

What can you do today to help them or improve their lives?

What can you do today to make your partner’s day?

Likewise, you will sometimes feel hurt throughout a relationship because we’re all humans who make mistakes.

The key is to forgive quickly, let go of grudges, and start over each day.

Of course, forgiveness doesn’t mean being a pushover or accepting mistreatment from your partner.

There are manysigns of an abusive relationship that aren’t physicalto be aware of.

In a healthy relationship, you first you make the commitment to accept them completely.

Then, you speak up and say what it is that’s bothering you.

If hurtful actions continue, it may be asign you should break up.

It’s understanding and accepting your partner completely and treating them delicately.

It’s not yelling, not name-calling, and not being verbally or emotionally harsh with each other.

Gentleness is treating your partner in a respectful, kind, and compassionate way.

It’s recognizing your soulful connection and appreciating their inherent humanness.

But affection is a key quality of a healthy relationship.

It’s the stuff that make relationships great.

Affectioncan be as simple astouching, holding, or kissingyour partner for no reason at all.

The better you know what your partner enjoys, the more affectionate you’re able to be.

You consistently appreciate each other

Gratitudeis another key quality of a healthy relationship.

We all take our partners for granted sometimes.

Partners who stay together appreciate each other and compliment each other.

Recognize what your partner is doing, and let them know that you’re thankful for it.

Everyone has different opinions, andneeding to always be rightcan negatively affect your relationship.

Validating your partner shows them that you’re on their side.

When you understand and accept what they say, they feel fully seen, heard, and accepted.

When you validate, you accept.

Now that you know the characteristics, here are sometips on how to have a healthy relationship.