Communication
It can't be said enough: Communication is essential to healthy relationships.
Talk with each other
Healthy relationships are mutual, with room for both peoples needs.
Take care of yourself, too
Acording to a relationship John Gottman, happy couples have a ration of 5 positive interactions or feeling for every one negative interaction or feeling. Express warmth and affection!
Do not interrupt or plan what you're going to say next try to fully understand their perspective.
Genuinely listen
Share how you feel and what you want without assigning blame or motives.
Use "I" statements
Most relationships have conflicts. It only means you disagree about something; it does not have to mean you don't like each other.
Fight fair
The conversation will be more productive if you have it when your emotions have cooled off a little, so you don't say something you might regret later.
Cool down before talking
Apologize if you have done something wrong that a goes a long way towards setting things right again.
Take responsibility for mistakes
The conversation is likely to get bogged down if you pile on everything that bothers you. Avoid using "always" and never language and address one issue at a time.
Focus on current issues
Show you are interested. Ask about their experiences, feelings, opinion and interests.
Ask questions
Other people help make our lives satisfying but they cannot meet every need. Find what interests you and become involved. Healthy relationships have room for outside activities.
Keep your life balanced
Be Flexible
try to factually describe behavior that you are upset with avoiding criticism and judgement. Attack the problem, not the person.
Keep your language clear and specific
It's much easier and more fun to be authentic than to pretend to be something or someone else. Healthy relationships are made of real people.
Not all differences or difficulties can be resolved you are different people, and your values, beliefs, habits, and personality may not always be in alignment. Communication goes a long way towards helping you understand each other and address concerns, but somethings are deeply rooted and may not change significantly.
Recognize some problems are not easily solved