How To Be Happy In A Relationship?
“What is the most annoying thing that makes you unhappy, Jen?” asked Meg. “My partner does not understand me”, said Jen, sulking. “Bingo. You’ve hit the nail on the head. Don’t expect your partner to magically understand every thought that you have in your mind. He is not a psychic. A great way to be happy in a relationship is to speak out and let your emotions be known to your partner”, explained Meg.
“Jen, do you and your partner take some time off from each other?”, asked Meg. “Spending time away from your partner every now and then is a great way to be happy in a relationship.” We understand what Meg says because it is good to break away from the monotonous routine that we face every day. Don’t you think so?
“Do you ever lie to your partner, Jen?”, asked Meg. “Of course not. Maybe a few small white lies. Umm, let me think”, said Jen, looking away with embarrassment. “Avoid lies all together, girl. Being truthful is a great way to be in a happy relationship. Honesty is the foundation for all relationships”, asserted Meg in a motherly tone.
We picked up another top tip from Meg when she said, “What special traits or qualities does your partner have? Be happy in knowing that these talents are special and you are lucky to have them.” We find this a great way to be happy in a relationship because we often overlook the special qualities of our partners when we take them for granted, don’t we?
“Is there something I can specifically do to be happy in my relationship?”, asked Jen. She was finally beginning to understand these intricacies. “Yes, there is. Every now and then, surprise your partner. They can be little surprises like breakfast in bed, a candlelight dinner or an impromptu visit to the pub”, replied Meg. “We all find happiness in the little pleasures of life”, she added.
“Before we finish this conversation, let me ask you a question, Jen. Do you have too many expectations from your partner?” “Yes, but not too many, I suppose”, replied Jen. Meg went on to explain that understanding and accepting that your partner is a different individual is your biggest challenge. You can look for ways to be happy in a relationship but until and unless you don’t accept that your partner has a different ideology, different behavior and different characteristics than you, you will not find true happiness.
We found this conversation to be very insightful. Don’t you agree with Meg that we don’t need to look too far to find ways to be happy in a relationship?
