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9 Tips for A Happier and Healthier Relationship
A healthy relationship is a source of comfort and happiness. We are all aware of the importance of healthy relationships, both for our emotions and our minds. However, not everyone is willing to put out the deliberate effort necessary to protect them. Every relationship experiences highs and lows, but the scale balance should get tipped to favor the highs. And if it doesn’t, it’s time to perform a complete revamp. Don’t settle for a mediocre relationship. Instead, aim for a better, more healthy connection. While there are countless methods to improve your relationship, here are 9 Tips for a Happier and Healthier Relationship to get you started.
1.) Team mentality
Having the “same team” approach with your partner implies that whatever the situation, you both understand that you’re on the same team when it comes to dealing with problems. Your partner is not your adversary or an opponent against whom you must “win”; instead, they are a team member, and you will win or lose as a team. We tend to make ordinary fights into competitions of Olympic dimensions on occasion. We focus so much on who is right and who is wrong, and who should win that we lose sight of what we are attempting to accomplish in the first place. Instead of concentrating on who comes out on top after a disagreement, focus on the significance of the controversy, accept one…