Relationship Resolutions Basics

The following are the most basic but undoubtedly most important things that you have to keep in mind when making relationship resolutions. Follow them and start creating the best relationship ever!

Take Care Of Yourself First

There are some people who end up forgetting about themselves once they become a part of a relationship. However, for a relationship to work, it is important that both parties know how to take care of one’s self for them to better take care of each other. Discover the importance of taking care of yourself first before anything else.

Learn How To Have The Benefit Of The Doubt Mentality

No relationship will thrive and become successful if one is always doubtful of the other’s words, feelings, and actions. Having the so-called benefit of the doubt mentality can greatly help in changing the flow of your relationship to the best direction. “Love chooses to believe the best about people. It gives them the benefit of the doubt. It refuses to fill in the unknowns with negative assumptions. And when our worst hopes are proven to be true, love makes every effort to deal with them and move forward. As much as possible, love focuses on the positive.” Stephen Kendrick, The Love Dare

Change Your “Blame Them” Mentality

The “blame them” mentality is another big no-no in a relationship. Letting other people take the blame is an act that will never do you and bring you to any good. Learn how to change this negative mentality today. “You can't lift a relationship up if you keep walking over the other person's mistakes.” ― Anthony Liccione

Learn More About The Projecting Mindset

Even relationships need the projecting mindset. It is not enough that you just plan to do things. You need to stay determined and change how your mind perceives things in order to ensure the best for your relationship. Here are some tips to help you get the right mindset for your relationship. “Our thoughts and our mindsets greatly affect our perception of what life is really about.”

Build Compassion

One of the key components of a successful relationship is being compassionate towards one another. When you feel like your relationship is lacking this one important aspect, this is the best time for you to start learning how you can put compassion back to you and your partner’s lives. “What matters in relationship isn't how you see each other, but whether you see each other.” Eric Micha'el Leventhal

Change Your Mindset Thinking Before You Speak

Saying the wrong words at the wrong time can wreak havoc on any relationship. Before you open your mouth and blurt things out, it is important to think things over to avoid hurting the feelings of your partner. There are tips that you can keep in mind in order for you to follow this kind of mindset. “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts” Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

Maintain Your Own Boundaries

Boundaries are essential for relationships, especially the personal ones. Learn how to set and maintain your own boundaries in order to have a fruitful relationship in the future. “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

Use Affirmations to Stay On The Course

Learn the different affirmations that you can say to yourself every day in order for you to follow through the course of your relationship resolution

The Benefits Of Your Relationship Resolution

Now that you have finally reached the end of this book, you have surely realized how much you can actually do in order to bring your relationship to a higher and better level. But what are the benefits that you can expect to get out of your relationship resolution? “I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.” Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience