Falling in love is easy, maintaining it is challenging: Some relationship tips

Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging and may require a hoard of mental acumen. Those who are in love and those who have experienced heartbreak have probably thought about this at least once. To a certain extent, it's true. Many who rush into relationships struggle to sustain them. Others continue the relationship, having no other choice. But if you desire a healthy relationship, you must certainly pay attention to certain things.

Give each other time to understand: Some people claim to feel a connection from a past life or experience love at first sight, and begin a relationship based on these feelings. However, such impulsive relationships are often not healthy. It is best to enter a relationship only after talking to each other, understanding each other's personalities and behaviours, and ensuring compatibility. Establishing a relationship by initially showcasing only positive traits, only to become toxic later, is never good. Therefore, if you desire a healthy relationship, you should openly share both the positive and negative aspects of your personality with your potential partner.

Respect boundaries: Just as in any relationship, establishing clear boundaries in a romantic relationship from the beginning is beneficial. This control will certainly help both of you to avoid inappropriate behaviour. Granting excessive freedom from the very first meeting can create problems in the future. Maintaining politeness and decorum in speech and actions will help the relationship progress smoothly.

Value the time you spend together: If the relationship is such that you only meet occasionally, never allow long waits to become the norm. When someone sets aside time for you amidst their busy life, don't disrespect their efforts. Long waits breed resentment and frustration, leading to feelings of disappointment—as if you've chosen someone unreliable to be with.

Listen before responding: As in any relationship, disagreements and differences of opinion are common in romantic relationships. However, responding without giving the other person a chance to speak, or without listening to everything they have to say, does more harm than good. In a healthy relationship, both partners should patiently listen to each other, no matter what they have to say. Strive to understand each other, articulate your thoughts clearly, and honestly present your points without withholding truths or fearing the other person's reaction.

Maintain self-control: Sometimes, the other person may not understand you the way you want them to. In such situations, instead of arguing to prove a point, practice self-control. We cannot control the feelings and behaviour of others; we can only control our own. Recognizing this and exercising self-control will help maintain a healthy relationship.