Foundations of a strong relationship?
By joy4you
@joy4you (641)
India
January 31, 2009 1:20pm CST
Many a times we find that we are in an unwanted situation in a relationship or the relationship is just not what it used to be or has turned sour. At times like this the strength of your relationship is put to the test and it all depends on how well the foundation is. So the next question is what are the foundations of a relationship, things that give it strength and durability?
Some words that come to my mind are trust, respect, loyalty, faithfullness, honesty, commitment, affection, compassion, empathy.
4 responses
@camomom (7535)
• United States
2 Feb 09
Honesty, trust, communication, respect. Most importantly, Love.
@joy4you (641)
• India
10 Feb 09
Is love really the most important thing in a relationship? what if you loose your self respect, dignity and honour in the process then is the relationship still worth it just because you love your partner very much?
I am just saying this for the sake of argument, I feel Love is as important as all the other aspects, but too much of it can cloud ones judgement.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
10 Feb 09
If you love, honor, respect and trust yourself as much as you do these things for the other person, yes. But you have to feel these things for yourself too.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
10 Feb 09
You may even have to feel them more for yourself then for the other person.
@taggedskate (211)
• United States
1 Feb 09
I agree with you, it take those words to make a relationship last but it takes the love and trust in one another and god also.
@marisriel (1156)
• Philippines
31 Jan 09
For me, a strong relationship depends on love for God, your partner and yourself. All good things are being done if you love these three. All of the things that you mentioned are fruits of love, if you'll search it from the bible.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Sometimes it takes more than words to save a relationship
