I know I made a LOT of threads but I have to say this one is important. What is REALLY important in a relationship? I have to say: Trust Passion Love Kind
Communication. That isn't the only important thing in a relationship but I think good communication is incredibly important. Without that I doubt a healthy relationship will last long. These are some other points that I find important in relationships Respect Ability to compromise Honesty
Trust, respect, honesty... ...certainty. And such closeness that you're never stuck for something to talk about.
Communication is the most fundamental part of a relationship, I think. Without it I think any relationship is doomed, or will at least suffer greatly. Honesty is part of good communication. Good communication and honesty ultimately leads to trust. Compromise is another big one; when you're sharing your life with someone there will obviously be times when one person disagrees with the other. The ability to find common ground (which can only be achieved through good communication!) is essential. One thing that hasn't been listed yet is maturity. The ability to make good decisions and handle responsibility are big issues, I think, in any healthy relationship. Something that might often be overlooked, but is important is a shared vision of the future. It is important for both people to have an idea of where they want to go in life (hence the need for maturity). If they don't have that, then they're likely to drift apart. If they are VERY different things then it makes it hard to compromise, and will always feel like one person or the other got the better deal; which would lead to resentment, bitterness, and anger. Finally, for me personally - and this may not be for everyone - I want to be in a relationship that challenges me to continually grow as a person. I want to be with someone who can bring out the best in me, someone who can constantly encourage me to go after my goals and dreams. And if I fall flat on my face I want him to be there to pick me up, dust me off, and push me to fly higher once again.
Honestly, so long as he finds my jokes funny I'd probably be happy enough to overlook most things. But I want to echo communication. I've seen relationships that are doomed right out of the gate because people aren't upfront and honest with discussing things.
I think Aldrick's response is a pretty great one that has everything I thought, and more. Communication, Compromise, Maturity, and various tidbits like trust are definitely required for a healthy relationship. I've known some people who have trust issues and still managed a relationship (Can't say if it's a healthy one or not though...)
I think Aldrick summarises everything pretty well I think passion is also a very important thing too. You know every time I look at my boyfriend I want to feel like I could do anything for this guy & my day should feel a billion times better whenever I see him...no matter how bad it's gone. And I would hope he would feel the same way about me. That kind of passion is my dream in a relationship, along with honesty & communication. I guess it's unrealistic to expect that all the time though haha
Trust Romance Acceptance/Respect Sense of Humor And did I mention Trust? That's definitely the most important thing in my opinion...
For me: -Respect -Communication -Common future goals, a good idea of what you want in a couple -Maturity and everything it implies -Deeply en-rooted affection, love and complicity. Basically being a team and thinking as such. -Sexual attraction you can rely on, to last -Willingness to work on your couple everyday -A sense of adaptation.
Love (if that's not an obvious thing, haha), trust, communication, respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and humor. I think that's all I would need.
I would want to give AND expect to recieve: Communication Loyalty Honesty And ofc the ability to just have fun with one another
