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8 Signs You're In A Healthy Relationship

Not all relationships are perfect, but they can sure be healthy.

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8 Signs You're In A Healthy Relationship

1. You feel like yourself whenever you are around your partner.

You never feel like you have to try hard to act a certain way. Everything just feels natural and right. Kind of like the way you feel with your best friend. You're never afraid to be judged for anything you say or do, because your partner has accepted every piece of you.


2. There's little to no jealousy in your relationship.

Jealousy is a sign that there is a need not being met in the relationship. Whatever the need may be, jealousy just shows that it is not being satisfied. Of course, a little jealousy is natural, but if it reaches a point of argument, some things in the relationship might need to be reevaluated. It's always important to talk things out.


3. You never go to sleep mad at each other.

No matter what the fight is about, it's important to talk through it. Talking is the only way to solve the issue at hand. It may be easier to just ignore it and sleep it off, but these feelings will only build up if you put it off and could then cause an outburst later on. With that being said, not only do you have to talk, but listening to what your partner has to say and keeping an open mind to their opinion is also a key factor in a healthy relationship.



4. You keep date night alive!

Once you've been dating for awhile, hanging out in your room tends to count as a date for the two of you because you see each other so often, you're used to the casualty of your time together. But date nights are important to keep up because it allows for something to look forward to and a chance to spoil one another again. Of course, any time spent with your partner is valuable even if it's just watching Netflix in your room, but dates make special and unique memories to share.



5. You motivate each other.

You should only date someone that brings out the best in you. If you feel like your partner is holding you back from your goals, then maybe you shouldn't be with that person. Your partner should always support you to move toward your aspirations and be uplifting to you in those times when you feel like you're falling short of what you're supposed to be. They should help you become who you're supposed to be and vice versa.



6. You give each other space.

In the honeymoon phase of most relationships, couples can't get enough of each other. And that's totally fine! But it's important to give one another space because it's not healthy to be together 24/7. This causes clinginess. Make sure you're still making time for your friends and other parts of your life.



7. Your family likes your partner.

I know we don't like to believe it, but our parents are right more often than not. If our parents get a bad vibe from our partner, it's important to consider their advice. Of course we should be able to make our own decisions about who we date but we shouldn't just disregard our parents' opinion. They know best, after all. But if your parents like your partner and your partner's parents like you, it's good signs all around.



8. You're happy.

Happiness is the most important factor here. If you're not happy, get out of the situation making you unhappy. A relationship should bring you joy and should not cause worry and anxiety. If your partner makes you happy, hold on to them - you've got a keeper.


Of course, everyone makes mistakes and all relationships are different. There really is no such thing as a perfect relationship. But everyone can have a healthy one


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