Behaviors Leading to Successful Relationships
Module 5 DQ-1
What are the traits/behaviors that lead to successful relationships? Do these traits/behaviors work regardless of the couple involved?
There are several traits/behaviors that lead to successful relationships but I do not believe these traits/behaviors will work if the couple is not ready for a relationship. Whether the couple’s age is twenty- something, fifty- something, or ninety- something, a successful relationship is only successful when two people try. Regardless of trying to make a relationship work, every relationship is different and every single person has their own vision of what their perfect relationship is. Previous experiences in life, likes and dislikes will all be part of the big picture.
“Ingredients commonly present in a lasting love relationship include self-acceptance, acceptance by one’s partner, appreciation of one another, commitment, good communication, realistic expectations, shared interests, equality in decision making, and the ability to face conflict effectively,” (Crooks, 2011). I agree with what Crooks writes wholeheartedly I will add more to it. Other factors include the desire to be in a happy and healthy relationship, sexual attraction both mentally and physically, laughter, encouragement, reassurance, supportiveness, accountability, shared responsibility, fairness, honesty, and trust. Those traits/behaviors are very important to me on top of what Crooks stated in the text.
A couple has to be on the same page if they want a healthy and successful relationship. Sometimes they do not always have to have the same likes and dislikes but their communication will be the key factor under those circumstances. Couples need to be realistic on what they want in a successful relationship. People should always remember there are no two people exactly alike in the entire world therefore nothing is perfect. A successful relationship does not have to be perfection it only has to be a constant trial of perfection. If we
What are the traits/behaviors that lead to successful relationships? Do these traits/behaviors work regardless of the couple involved?
There are several traits/behaviors that lead to successful relationships but I do not believe these traits/behaviors will work if the couple is not ready for a relationship. Whether the couple’s age is twenty- something, fifty- something, or ninety- something, a successful relationship is only successful when two people try. Regardless of trying to make a relationship work, every relationship is different and every single person has their own vision of what their perfect relationship is. Previous experiences in life, likes and dislikes will all be part of the big picture.
“Ingredients commonly present in a lasting love relationship include self-acceptance, acceptance by one’s partner, appreciation of one another, commitment, good communication, realistic expectations, shared interests, equality in decision making, and the ability to face conflict effectively,” (Crooks, 2011). I agree with what Crooks writes wholeheartedly I will add more to it. Other factors include the desire to be in a happy and healthy relationship, sexual attraction both mentally and physically, laughter, encouragement, reassurance, supportiveness, accountability, shared responsibility, fairness, honesty, and trust. Those traits/behaviors are very important to me on top of what Crooks stated in the text.
A couple has to be on the same page if they want a healthy and successful relationship. Sometimes they do not always have to have the same likes and dislikes but their communication will be the key factor under those circumstances. Couples need to be realistic on what they want in a successful relationship. People should always remember there are no two people exactly alike in the entire world therefore nothing is perfect. A successful relationship does not have to be perfection it only has to be a constant trial of perfection. If we