20 Signs You're In The Right Relationship That Is Good & Healthy

Nowadays, getting involved in a romantic relationship is much easier with all the dating apps available online. Sometimes, even teenagers have a better love life than the adults. Couples don’t take long to decide when it comes to marriage because there are already a lot of cheap wedding packages that exist now. It’s a good feeling to know that it’s easier to settle down in this generation, right? But how sure are you that your current relationship will be your last? Here are 20 signs you’re in a good and healthy relationship!

In your relationship, whenever you’re bothered or when you’re dealing with an issue, do you find yourself hiding it from your boyfriend? Or whenever you’re discussing about something, can you confidently disagree with him or you just nod your head on his opinions? If that’s the case, the relationship might not be working well. One of the sure signs of a healthy relationship is when both of you can freely speak your mind without the fear of offending each other because you are aware that you and your partner have different perspectives.

When you get into a relationship, that won’t mean you have to give up your personal space so you can be with your partner all day long. If that usually happens, you are in an unhealthy relationship. If you can still find the time to pursue your hobby, regularly go out with your friends, focus on your career—as if nothing changed at all except for the fact that you’re already sharing your life with your partner—it’s one of the sure signs of a relationship that is working well. But of course, for it to be perfect, you have to make sure that your boyfriend has his personal space too.

A lot of people think that having no disagreements between couples means they’re in a good and healthy relationship which is not totally true! It’s less stress, yes! But surely, there are tons of opinions from each other that are kept hidden because you just agree with just whatever the other is saying. Disagreement in a relationship is normal because you get to hear each other’s say in things. After all, you are still human beings who have different personalities and perspectives. However, disagreements should be fair. There should be no name-callings, swearing at each other, and no acting superior as these will put your relationship at risk to fall apart.

One of the signs of a good and healthy relationship is when both you and your boyfriend can still be your own selves—good and the flaws—and you still accept each other completely. Just because you enter a relationship doesn’t mean you have to change yourself for your boyfriend’s benefit; neither does he for yours.

Your relationship might be in danger of falling apart if only one of you gets to decide for everything—how many children you’ll have, what kind of wedding you’re going to have, where you’ll live, etc. These kinds of things are important and opinions of both parties should be heard. On some occasions, your partner’s allowed to decide with something, but the next should be your turn.

If you always find yourself smiling and laughing, it’s one of the sure signs that you are in a healthy relationship that will surely last long. Of course, there will still be instances where you’ll get hurt and tired. But what we’re talking about is when you find joy in even in the simplest things like joking around, cooking meals together, cleaning the house together, etc.

We get used to one of the customs of the relationship in which the female should be the only one doing the household chores. If you really want that kind of set-up, it’s okay. But it’s actually much better if there is balance where your man is can also be in charge of them. After all, you have the right to be busy too with your personal affairs. And having a fair share of household responsibilities will even make the relationship last longer.

You can confidently say that you love someone if you fully respect him/her. So if you and your partner respect and treat each other with kindness despite your differences, it’s a sign that you are in a perfectly healthy relationship. Of course, respect doesn’t mean that you are not allowed to disagree with him because you can, but you will still take the time to always listen and consider their feelings.

Women are big on having hunches. We always think that our partners are always doing something sneaky. Well, know that’s just normal but if you keep mistrusting your partner, you’re going to put your relationship at risk of falling apart. A healthy relationship should be built in trust and real love. If ever there is something that’s really bothering you, talk to your partner about it and keep working on it to settle issues.

Your relationship won’t always be smiles and rainbows; there will be times where you won’t be in the mood and he’ll annoy you. There are things that you’ll fight and argue about. But if you’re both mature enough to let it pass instead of making everything a big deal, it’s a sign that your relationship is working well. Forget all the negative things that are happening between the both of you. Never use each other’s past mistakes for your own benefits or for guilt tripping.

Sex is not the only thing that defines whether a relationship is working right or not but being intimate with each other is still an essential. If you still enjoy the kissing, hugging, and bed activities even after several years of being together, then it’s one of the signs that you are in a relationship that’s surely not falling apart. However, keep in mind that intimacy is not just always physical. It’s much better if you feel connected with each other mentally and emotionally too.

There will really come a time where we’ll feel exhausted with our personal affairs. And people actually have different ways of coping up with stress—drinking with friends, out of town travels, etc. But you can tell that your relationship is working good and well if it’s always your partner who you’d rather come to when you are tired than any of the other ways of coping up because you feel safe and confident with him.

Just because we’re in a relationship doesn’t mean we have to get rid of the other good people we have in life. But just because we can also keep other people doesn’t mean we’ll forget our partner’s existence. Know that we can always share our troubles with our family and friends but don’t leave your partner out of the picture. Remember, if there is anyone who should know what you’re going through first, it’s your man.

If you are comfortable saying sorry often, does that mean you’re already in a healthy relationship? Well, not necessarily because it still depends. If you are the only one who always apologizes and only for the sole reason of “ending” the argument rather than actually making up, it’s more likely that the relationship is falling apart because your partner may be prideful which is unhealthy. When both of you feels good and comfortable in saying sorry at each other without even thinking who’s in the wrong, it’s the only time you can call your relationship healthy.

Women are sensitive when it comes to their partner’s past. And that’s actually normal—at the beginning of the relationship. However, if you are feeling very bitter about his past experiences and relationships even after several years of dating, it will become unhealthy for you because you’ll awaken your hunches. If both of you are good and comfortable in talking about each other’s past experiences, it only means that you fully accept each other and bear no grudges; that the only important thing for both of you is your present and future.

When you enter a relationship, it’s common that one of the couple sacrifices his/her passion so they can fully support their partner’s. That’s okay if you both talked about it but if you are just forcing yourself to take your endeavors for granted, then you are not in a healthy relationship. When you truly care for someone, you will support his/her aspirations even when they’re different from yours. A relationship will thrive more if the couple inside it grows individually.

As a relationship progresses, it’s normal for it to get ordinary; however, if it gets to the point where only one of you puts an effort to make it still work, or there’s only one of you who is always giving, the relationship might already in danger of falling apart. Couples should have a give and take relationship for it to be successful. The relationship needs both your efforts to thrive. "It takes two to tango" as what the popular saying goes.

A relationship is working well and is healthy if both parties are contented with each other, but how can you tell if couples actually feel that way with their relationship? Expect that things will not always go your way as the relationship progresses. And there will be a lot of things that you won’t approve of. However, if you’re okay with it and you don’t feel any desire to change these, then you are contented. You know your differences but you accept them anyway. There are lots of contrasts inside the relationship, but you still enjoy it.

A relationship is good and healthy if the couple never even thought of cheating on each other. It is sure to last long if both parties are disciplined and can resist temptation. It means that your respect for each other is stronger. It’s okay to sometimes admire a good-looking guy, and it’s also normal for your boyfriend to be awed at another woman’s beauty. That’s not cheating at all. What you have is much more special than just admiring the physical aspects.

There are couples who avoid talking about the future for several reasons—they’re not ready for commitment, they just aim for the experience of having a significant other, or they’re not sure of the relationship they’re in. When you see this sign in yours, it’s time for you to get worried. A man who is fully committed to you won’t be afraid to make plans or won’t feel uncomfortable telling you about how many children he wants to have. A good, healthy relationship will eventually lead to marriage anyway, so such talks are actually essentials.