BOOM Edition 3 August 2016 Issue | Page 40

R E L AT I O N S H I P 12 incredibly simple secrets to a happy relationship T here are couples that look so great together. Their spiritual kinship, mutual respect, and tenderness are so obvious. Partners who have found the key to success in a relationship are like a good wine — over time their love becomes only stronger, more exciting, and every day is like a new one full of fresh emotions and feelings. BOOM reveals to you the simple secrets of such couples in a list of useful tips that will bring harmony into a relationship. Be yourself. Be honest. We all want to be better than we really are. We conceal our mistakes and those stories we’d like to forget. But there’s no need to try to be perfect. Just be yourself. Many of us hide behind masks, afraid to show people who we really are. But firstly, this is wearisome. Secondly, it won’t lead to an honest and uncomplicated relationship. It’s very important to be sincere. Don’t be afraid to show your partner what you feel. They are the person you are closest to. If you have any worries or something’s wrong, just say it. No one can read your mind. The first step to the solution of the problem is to talk about it. Stay positive. Cheerful people always bring happiness and positive emotions. Everyone wants to have such people in their lives. On the contrary, constant discontent, complaints, and nagging lead to negative emotions, killing the mood and ruining people’s relationships.Stay positive, and don’t let your partner feel down. Be optimistic, because whatever happens doesn’t matter as long as you have each other. You can make a joke about your failures, have a laugh together, draw conclusions, and move on! Be thoughtful and support each other. Everyone has bad days that kill the mood and lower their self-esteem. Let your partner feel your support. Show that you care. It’s not so difficult, and your other half will feel much better. Also pay attention to the wants and needs of your partner. You should admit that your beloved is not your reflection or your property. Respect your partner’s wants no matter how different they are from your own. Demonstrate your love. It’s very important to remind your significant other how much you appreciate everything he/she does for you. Be grateful even for the smallest things. Don’t take anything for granted, and tell your other half that you treasure every single thing in your relationship. Show how much you need your partner. Don’t hesitate to demonstrate your love and care, because it’s essential for building a strong and deep connection between the two of you. Let your partner feel how special he/ she is to you as much as possible. Give each other space. Two people can’t be together 24/7. Don’t stand in the way of your partner’s hobbies, and don’t give up yours. You fell in love with your partner the way he/she was, and your beloved fell in love with you and accepted all your hobbies and habits. Making sacrifices is pointless, as no one will appreciate this. Your partner doesn’t need your sacrifices and doesn’t want to hear your reproaches. Just be happy together. Both of you should bring new and exciting things into your relationship, not ruin what you already have. Respect each other. It’s important to respect the opinion and decisions of your beloved, even if you disagree with them. You should also respect your partner’s friends and family. Respect creates trust in a relationship. Don’t forget 40 | BOOM