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5 Keys To A Successful Relationship

Having a successful relationship takes work from both partners. Great relationships don’t always come easy. If you find the right partner, that’s half the battle. But, no matter how long you’re with that person, you have to continuously work on your relationship and try to find ways you can improve it. The following are 5 keys to a successful relationship.

1. Communication- I can’t stress the importance of communication enough. If you aren’t able to open up and talk about things, than you don’t have a solid relationship. When people have things on their mind and let them go without discussing it, it usually manifests itself elsewhere.

For example if something your partner said hurt your feelings and you don’t talk about it, you might find yourself getting annoyed at everything they do. You may start nitpicking at them. In reality it’s not those little things bothering you but what they said that hurt your feelings. 

Without communication, many of us hold a grudge. Holding a grudge is definitely not productive for a relationship. One important rule about communications is to talk in a respectful manner. Just spewing out whatever is on your mind in any tone of voice is not communication. Talking is great but if you don’t do it with respect, it’s pointless. Also remember to not only talk about things but to be a good listener too.

2. Honesty- Being honest and not lying is crucial to a good relationship. Even “white lies” are not healthy for a good relationship.

3. Trust-If you can’t trust your partner, than there’s a problem. You know you’re in a good relationship when you don’t worry about your partner cheating on you. Those thought aren’t on your mind at all. You never worry when your partner is working late. If you find that you’re becoming suspicious of your partner, than that’s not a good sign. 

4. Respect- A healthy relationship has a key element of mutual respect for one another. Its okay to disagree but you must respect each others opinions and differences.

5. Dependability- It is important to have dependability in a relationship. Having a partner that is dependable and reliable will give you a great sense of security within the relationship.  When times are tough and you hit rocky patches in your life it is important to know that somebody will be there for you.

Who’s going on the vaccation?

1.Chris

2. Me

3. Sarah

4. Ann

5. Steph

Car Seating

Driver: Chris

Shotgun: Me

Back left: Sarah

Back middle: Ann

Back right: Stpeh

Arrival

Who unloads the car? Everyone

Who is already running for the beach? Me

Who goes inside to chill out for a while? Ann

Who says they wanna go eat? Chris

Who says they wanna go shopping? Steph

Who wants to go shopping? Sarah

On the beach

Who is surfing? Steph

Who is fishing? No one

Who is tanning? Steph n Me

Who is building sandcastles? Me n Chris (Well I’m trying to dang it!)

Who is kissing in the sand? 

Who is swimming? Sarah

Who is running or going on a walk? 

Who is doing yoga? Ann

Who is taking pictures? Me n Chris ♥

Sleeping Arrangements – who is where?

First room (1 double bed): Chris n Me

Second room (2 single beds): Sarah n Ann

Third room (2 single beds): Steph ~ She gets the room ALL to herself! Go Steph!

On Vaccation

Who is swimming all day? Sarah n Steph n Ann

Who is splashing who? Chris n Me

Who makes everyone’s lunches? Everyone makes their own lunches

Who remembers the sunscreen? Steph

Who gets burnt anyway? Me!!!!!!!!!!!!! {Don’t I always?}

Who gets hit on the most? Me

Who spends the most money? Me

Who gets hurt trying to jump from the balcony to the pool? The one who planned on getting hurt this trip

Who gets locked out of the room? Steph

Who gets up early to see the sunrise? Ann

Who walks on the beach at night? Chris n Me

Who collects seashells? Steph

just for my dear Sarah

Last night FLO started back up. :-)  FLO is for ladies in grades 6-12.  This year we have 4 Friday nights. March 30; April 6; April 20; April 27.  Each night we learn about something different.  The 4 topics for the 4 Fridays are:

• March 30: Identity
• April 6: Forgiveness
• April 20: Be Transformed
• April 27: Get Your Shoes On

This is just a great time for us ladies to meet up, meet new friends, and worship together.  They give us refreshments to eat before we start worship.  God did so many great things last night, and I know he’s going to do so many more great things in the next upcoming 3 Friday’s.  I cannot wait!

^^^^^^ GO CHOCOLATE! :-)