Relationships

What Does A Happy, Healthy Romantic Relationship Even Look Like?

We spend an awful lot of time and energy talking about what not to do in romantic relationships, and maybe not enough talking about what a healthy relationship looks like. It’s easy to point at what’s not working, especially when it’s causing us pain, but it’s oftentimes harder to put a finger on what makes a romantic relationship strong and successful.

By Paula Gallagher4 min read
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So here’s a list of the necessary qualities — the basic ingredients, if you will — two people should have for their marriage to flourish. These qualities can be present in every person, but they may be expressed differently by different people.