3. Teamwork
Do you and your significant other make decisions together?
Do you both speak about the other in your future plans?
Having a partner to help problem solve your way through life changes and obstacles is just one benefit of being in a healthy relationship. Building your life together as a cohesive unit can be difficult at times, but it is what two committed people do in a healthy relationship and you can only do this successfully if you are both on one accord as a team.
4. Mutual respect is Key to a Healthy Relationship
Do you respect your differences, and accept the things you absolutely can’t stand about each other?
Do you fight intentionally and not vengefully?
Being able to love your partner through their worst decisions and bad days is important. Being able to show empathy and forgiveness is necessary in order for a relationship to survive its many obstacles.
5. Shared Responsibilities
Cleaning, cooking, and running errands are all things that have to be done in any household.
If you and your partner are living together these tasks should be fairly split up. Do it in ways that make the most sense for you both.