A happy relationship can look completely different. However, there are some patterns.
How to know if you are happy in a relationship
A happy relationship is one in which both partners feel fulfilled and experience happiness.
Their connection is based on respect, spiritual intimacy, trust, mutual understanding and common values.
Even if difficulties arise in a couple, they solve them together.
People in happy relationships know how to negotiate, find compromises, and cope with any difficulties.
Your relationship can be called healthy if you have common values and similar views on life.
After all, it is so important to move towards similar goals if you want to build a future together.
For example, you both have a desire to get married, build a family, or travel around the world.
In a healthy relationship, you respect each other.
You also bring out the best, not the worst, qualities in each other, grow as individuals, and do not stand in one place.
It is important to develop, say goodbye to old patterns of behavior and cognitive distortions.
Another good sign in a relationship is if you like to have fun together, spend time together, and go on dates.
In a happy and healthy relationship, you can count on your partner to support you in difficult situations.
You also care about each other and trust your partner and feel calm and safe.
You can open up to your partner, share your emotions and experiences.
We previously covered why someone might be attracted to an abuser.
