Dating & Relationships: Top 5 Qualities of the Best Relationships

I have observed thousands of couples over the many years, and I found that there were certain qualities that made for the best relationships. If you're lucky you have a one or two. If you are fortunate you have several. If you're relationship is truly blessed, you have them all. Let's explore the top 5 qualities that make for the very best relationships. No I didn't do an indepth research project, or poll. This is my personal and professional observations over the years, as well as the qualities I strive for in my relationships.

Respect For One Another-

I know you're saying of course you need to respect each other. Unfortunately, I have actually seen very few relationships where the couple truly respects each other. I have heard too many couples slinging snide remarks at each other, yelling obscenities, and downright disrespecting the other one's basic rights. Yes, true respect is treating the other, as you would want yourself to be treated, and never demeaning, or degrading the other under any circumstances. Yes, that means, no matter how mad you get. Couples that truly respect each other have a good start toward a great relationship.

Genuine Caring About The Other-

This would seemingly be a given in any relationship, right? Well, genuine caring means, always wanting the best for that other person, even if it means you may not get what you want. I find this one very rare in most relationships. It seems when it comes right down to it; most people put them selves and what they want first. If you truly care about the well being of another, you must always consider what's really important to them. This quality is as important as respect. You can spot a couple that genuinely cares about the other from a mile away.

Great Communication-

This one has been mulled over a few thousand times by many. Most couples don't communicate, they yell, or stuff their feelings. Couples that can talk about anything, in a calm, open, reflective manner, have a good understanding of each other and what each expects from the other. A lot of turmoil in relationships is miscommunication of thoughts, feelings, and expectations. Couples who have good communication can't help but be happier with each other ads well as the relationship.

Fidelity-

Being faithful is a very important component of a healthy, caring, loving relationship. It shows the other person that you not only respect them, but no temptation is worth the loss of what they hold so sacred, which is the relationship. I have never met a couple that was happy with infidelity. Fidelity helps to create a safe, secure relationship.

Commitment-

Couples that have true commitment to each other as well as the relationship are long termers. Commitment says, no matter what happens I'm there, and I've got your back. There's no, "Well Except Fors". If one was in a bad accident that left the other a paraplegic, it's just understood the healthy partner is going nowhere. A good example of this was Christopher Reeve and his wife. This is also the type of commitment most of our grandparents had. I find this the most endearing quality of all. How wonderful to know, I'll be there for you no matter what! This can't help but create a calm, trusting, loving, and secure environment and relationship for anyone.

Well, there you have it, my choices for the top 5 qualities needed for the best relationship ever. You're probably wondering why I didn't include love? My feeling is if you possess and convey these five qualities it can't help but mean you dearly love the one you're with. My greatest dream is that on the day I know I'm going to die, that I love the person I'm with so much, I fight like the dickens not to go!

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