Conclusion
As previously mentioned, it is difficult to apply the same standards to every relationship because every individual and relationship is different.
The most important thing is that you get better with your partner. You feel better, you want to be better, and your life is better with them. It’s okay if you don’t check everything on this list.
However, if there is something on this list that you feel is missing to give you a fuller, more loving relationship, bring it up with your partner. Get in touch! Then make appropriate changes together to address it.
It’s important to remember that relationships can’t always be 100% healthy.
During times of adversity, stress, and other challenges, unhealthy behaviors can emerge and create problems. However, as long as you work together, you will emerge stronger.
A relationship becomes unhealthy when the bad outweighs the good. Or when certain behaviors harm one or both people.
Continue to work on yourself and your relationship together. Enjoy each other’s company. Appreciate, love and care for each other. As long as you and your partner can keep it up, you’re good to go.
When to seek help or end a relationship
If you continue to have problems or feel unsatisfied in a relationship, you may consider seeking couples therapy . A professional can offer guidance on communication and coping mechanisms for issues that may challenge your relationship.
But remember, you can’t force someone to change their behavior unless they want to. If your partner is disinterested and unwilling to try therapy, you can attend on your own and focus on your own needs and health.
If there are unresolved issues or the relationship is ultimately dysfunctional, unhealthy or toxic, perhaps you should consider ending it. Breaking up may hurt, but you need to do what’s best for your well-being.
Relationships tend to change over time. Therefore, even if you are in a healthy relationship, you should evaluate it from time to time. You can find ways to improve it or at least keep the positives.
Check in with your partner frequently to evaluate how your relationship is going. Together, you can discuss and recognize what went well and what didn’t go so well.
Being able to acknowledge the good parts and address potential problems before they arise allows you and your partner to build a more loving, fulfilling relationship together.
In the end, maintaining a healthy relationship is an ongoing process. It requires time and effort from both people. But if you are with someone you truly love and care about, it will all be worth it.