Communication

There’s a reason why all couples will agree that Communication can make or break a relationship. It is the foundational skill of how two people connect.

Effective communication is simple but yet difficult to get right. This can be due to a number of factors such but not limited to lack of experience, strong emotions, difficulty in empathizing, and etc.

Intimacy

While sex can be intimate, intimacy goes beyond just sex. Emotional intimacy can enhance physical intimacy and fortify the bond between two people.

Sometimes intimate moments come without much effort. However, oftentimes, intimacy can be easily missed or hard to create. This is especially so when two people have a hard time connecting on their intimacy wavelengths. 

Learning to connect with each other on an intimate level does not have to be anxiety-provoking. It should be fun!

Life Values

Each of us has our own vision of what life with others should look like. This can be a divider or a connector in a relationship. 

Once two people can learn to complement each other’s values, then the relationship can thrive with cohesion.

Trust

Being trusted is one of the ultimate privileges in any relationship. When two people can feel safe in each other’s presence, they can then truly connect wholeheartedly.

Building trust is hard because it requires consistency. Building trust is work because trust is earned and not given. Knowing how to build trust effectively can greatly enhance any relationship.

Boundary

All of us are aware of some of our boundaries but sometimes these boundaries get blurred or neglected once we get into a relationship.

It is usually difficult for some of us to negotiate and assert our boundaries or ask for theirs due to fear of pushing them away or being distant.

On the contrary, asserting boundaries the right way can bring two people closer because feeling respected creates a sense of support and care.

Individuality in Partnership

You are an individual before you become a partner. Some people will have more time being an individual than being a partner. This can lead to the feeling of “losing myself” in a relationship.

It is important to know how to nourish yourself in a healthy manner in a relationship so you can be YOU in your partnership. You don’t have to lose yourself once you become a partner.