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4 Pillars Of A Healthy Relationship

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When it comes to relationship advice there are a plethora of options on the market to help singles and couples get it together, but with all of these different opinions, it can become a bit difficult to know what truly makes a healthy relationship.  Every person is going to have a different opinion about what works for them in a relationship, but there are four pillars that create a great foundation for a long-lasting relationship.  If building something solid with someone new is on your agenda, take a look at these four pillars of a healthy relationship and start building the correct way.

1. Communication

I know its been said before, but communication is the only way for people to gather information from others.  A lack of communication or misunderstanding of things that may be said can lead a relationship down a rocky path of disaster. The best way to communicate clearly and effectively is to let go of fear of judgment.

Everyone has a different way of communicating things to people, but the form of communication that all of us understand is body language. There are certain things that can be observed about a person by how they stand, how they position their hands, the movement of their eyes, etc.  Men aren’t always open to communicating how they feel with a full disclosure and some women have a difficult time expressing how they feel as well, so paying attention to body language during conversation is important.

Establish an open line of communication by making the time to do so and talking to each other instead of at each other.  With open communication established, trust can begin to build and add the second pillar to the foundation of a relationship.

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2. Trust

In order to get close to someone, you have to establish a level of trust.  Without trust, certain animosities can build that will create a tense relationship and eventually lead to a break-up.  When trust is in the picture, both people can depend on the other with their safety and well-being, which includes caring for one’s heart and emotions.  Trust is built by

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