5 Things Every Relationship Needs If You Want it To Last

Does your relationship have the essential things every relationship needs? It is becoming harder and harder to find a real relationship that is based on more than just sex and temperament these days. Yes, sex is an important factor in a relationship. If you are not sexually attracted to someone then are you really in a good relationship? Here’s the good news! There are other factors that make up a strong relationship other than sex.

I like to think there are 5 areas in a relationship. All 5 of these categories must be strong in order to have a real relationship. Each of these factors brings a different view on the relationship and its strength. Keep these in mind when evaluating your current relationship or when you are thinking about relationships in the future. These factors could mean the difference between a short-term fling, and a long term marriage.

Personality Compatibility

Personalities should complement each other in a healthy relationship. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to date someone just like you; certain personality types work well with opposites too.

You should be in a relationship with someone whose personality works well with yours. Try working out any kinks in the beginning of the relationship if possible, but remember you shouldn’t have to change the person you’re dating on a fundamental level in order to be happy.

The more you try to change someone as a person, the more they will begin to resent you. Find someone you naturally work with and a happy relationship will follow in its wake.

Communication and Connection

Communication is something that has to be built. It’s the foundation to every great relationship. You can’t and won’t know what your partner needs wants and/or expects out of the relationship without it.

When you are in a relationship, you are a team. As a team, you have to make sure you are providing for each other and making sure you consider and fulfill each other’s needs.

Friendship and Respect

Marry your best friend. Actually, start by dating your best friend. Start your relationship on a solid foundation.

You two should be able to laugh together, cry together and be there for each other during the good times and the bad. A good relationship means telling your partner all of your secrets, asking their opinions and making them a priority in your life.

A best friend is someone you want in your life forever and always; when your partner is your best friend, you’ll do whatever it takes to make your relationship last.

Trust

Have trust in your partner. I know you have probably been hurt in the past by others, but the person you’re dating now is not the same person as your ex.