It is no secret that rel;ationships can take work, and require effort, dedication, and understanding.  Particularly, if you are experiencing difficulty, you want to be able to give each other space, respect, and time.

I have found that in many cases, if we have something to say that is controversial, we should at least wait, and consider the way we say what we want to express- and be as considerate as possible at the time of saying.

•  Talk to each other. Your partner cannot read your mind, no matter how much they love you. Be clear about what you want to say and listen carefully to your partner.
• Spend time together. Love is time, the time you invest in each other. Make your relationship a priority.
• Balance the time you spend at work with the time you spend working on your relationship.
• To feel good about your relationship you need to feel good about yourself; work on it.
• Make room in your relationship for differences and value those differences.
• Relationships are flexible; let yours grow and adapt with you.
• Set goals for your relationship and plan for your future life together.
• Try not to judge, criticise or blame each other. After all, we’re only human.
• No one is perfect, arguments happen; resolve them with respect.
• Be sexually considerate of each other. Be affectionate and have fun. Remember your sex drives may be different.
• Be attentive and romantic. Remember how it was when you first met. Keep the hugs, flowers, chocolates and love letters coming.
• Express and demonstrate your commitment to the relationship. Have fun and regularly celebrate the things you enjoy in your life together.Loving relationships take work and effort, and with time, they do improve.

However, it is well worth always recognising that we need to work on ourselves.

If you are experiencing relationship difficulty, and want to read about ways to resolve the issue, The magic of Making Up is highly recommended.