Last Updated on July 6, 2020
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When we think about being in a relationship, we often think about love as the central aspect of being with someone.
And even though love is, indeed, important, there are other things that nurture and strengthen a relationship – and that are far more essential if you want to live a long, happy life with the person you love. And if love is not enough, then how can you have a long-lasting relationship? And what are the things that are more important than love?
Keep reading to find out what are the 8 basic ingredients to a successful relationship!
1. You Both Need To Trust Each Other
Trust in a relationship is the most basic foundation, and if you are missing trust, there is no point in trying to go forward. And trust is not limited to big issues like cheating or lying – to trust someone also means to rely on them, to be able to open up to them on every issue that weighs in your life and to feel like you can be vulnerable around this person.
If these things don’t happen easily with your current, you need to ask yourself if it’s worth it to keep on going and if this is someone you want to have a lasting and serious relationship with.
The lack of trust might not seem so heavy at first, but in the long run, it can be quite exhausting. Keep in mind that this is something you can work on by talking with each other (or to a therapist if it comes to that) and trying to understand how you can build those feelings of trust together.
2. Valuing Respect In A Relationship
Respect is something that we should all have towards each other by default, but if you are in a relationship with someone, showing respect and being respected is vital.
Being in love is beautiful, but we can’t disregard respect just because we have been taken by a strong emotion like passion. That being said, any good relationship should always be based on respect.
