First of all, trust is a crucial aspect of a relationship. Without trust, there is nothing to build any kind of relationship upon. This is an important quality to have because it allows you to be open with, have confidence in, and rely on your friend, family member, or partner. According to an article by Steven Stunzy, Ph.D., on Psychology Today, “Human beings need to trust. Trust allays anxiety, helps lift depression and makes it possible to consistently invest interest and enjoyment in one another.” This means that trust creates happiness and enjoyment in a relationship. Happiness comes when you know you have someone to rely on, be confident in, and trust. Relationships will always be successful when you can …show more content…
For every kind of relationship to be successful, you must be comfortable with and happy around the other person. To achieve this, you must spend time with one another. For example, one study by Ed Diener and Martin Seligman, two pioneers of Positive Psychology, in 2002, conducted a study at the University of Illinois on the 10% of students who achieved the highest scores on a survey of personal happiness. They found that students who were happiest had “strong ties to friends and family and commitment to spending time with them." This study proves that spending time with friends, family, or a partner can create happiness in life, and comfort in a relationship. To have a successful relationship, it is important to spend lots of time with the other