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We hear a lot about whats bad in relationships, or about the so-called red flags.
But whats important to have in relationships that go the distance?
What Are Green Flags?
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Your partner might be taking actions that demonstrate a maturity and commitment to the relationship.
Here are five green flags that indicate your relationship is on the right track.
You Trust Each Other
One of the benchmarks of a healthy relationship is deeptrustin one another.
Your partner is accountable.
They follow through consistentlyif they say theyll pick you up, they are there and they are on time.
Having trust in your partner is a vital green flag.
Trust is an integral component of a healthy romantic relationship.
This level of trust fosters a relationship that is open, honest, and mutually caring.
Nor is your partner threatened when you need your alone time.
Psychotherapist and coachIvy Kwong, LMFT said its important to know, communicate, and honor your boundaries.
Thats another important green flag.
In healthy relationships, both parties must feel accepted and feel as though their private thoughts and feelings matter.
“If you do not communicate what you want, you may not get it.
So be honest about where you are at.”
You Like Spending Time With Each Other
Every normal relationship has its ups and downs.
Maybe you cant wait to hug your partner or kiss them again because you feel so connected to them.
Findings of a study published in theJournal of Social and Personal Relationshipsunderscored the enhanced relationship between intimacy and sex.
Closeness through intimate sex serves to bond a couple.
Feeling close can come from affection and various forms of intimacy.
So, thats yet another green flag.
Gratitude makes you happier, too.
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