relationship

by looking at the above title, sure it sounds familiar to everyone aite?
nahh..at the very beginning stages of relationship, everyone seems to feel effortless and exciting. well..it is important to build a healthy relationship at the early stage so that it can establish a solid foundation for the long run :)

for those yang just in a relationship, there are important phases that you need to know :

• build = trust,respect,hope,purpose,etc
  

• explore = considerate things your partner says and does

• establish = say sorry quickly after realized the mistakes. dont ego!

btw, i just googled out some basic steps to maintaining a good relationship..let share it peeps!

1. Be aware of what you and your partner want for yourselves and what you want from the relationship.
2. Let one another know what your needs are.
3. Realize that your partner will not be able to meet all your needs. Some of these needs will have to be met outside of the relationship.
4. Be willing to negotiate and compromise on the things you want from one another.
5. Do not demand that a partner change to meet all your expectations. Work to accept the differences between your ideal mate and the real person you are dating.
6. Try to see things from the other's point of view. This doesn't mean that you must agree with one another all the time, but rather that both of you can understand and respect each other's differences, points of view, and separate needs.
7. Where critical differences do exist in your expectations, needs, or opinions, try to work honestly and sincerely to negotiate. Seek professional help early rather than waiting until the situation becomes critical.
8. Do your best to treat your partner in a way that says, "I love you and trust you, and I want to work this out."

p/s: "To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind."