What makes a relationship easy?

You both feel comfortable and secure in the relationship. You might use the words peaceful and calming. The relationship isn't filled with drama or ups and downs. Yes, there are moments of difficulty and strife, but you know how to manage them in mature and non-hurtful ways.

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What does a healthy, easy relationship look like?

Healthy relationships mean that each person, by and large, has worked on their own issues. Yes, things come up, but they are more manageable than not. They don’t come from a place of scarcity, insecurity, wanting to control their partner, or avoiding conflict. Each person has done the work on themselves or continues to do the work, but feels better equipped to manage the ups and downs of relationships. These relationships feel easy and sustainable in healthy ways. There’s a flow. There is no drama, poor or unhealthy communication, a lot of ups and downs, or fighting. Many conflicts are resolved quickly. Both people can move on and not continue to rehash issues. Is it perfect? No, but overall it feels easy. Hands down. And you will want to continue to do the things that make your relationship continue to just hum along. Will couples experience ups and downs? Yes, relationships aren’t easy all the time, but strong couples handle ups and downs in a way that makes them both feel committed and connected, with a ‘we attitude.’ Will there be situations that make the relationship more challenging? Yes.

Many things that come up in life will require more time and attention. For example, adding children or financial stress to your relationship can be taxing. But if you already have more of an easy relationship, how much will these factors affect your relationship? And will it then begin to feel like work?

Often, when you add more stressors or variables, relationships can be challenging, and resentment can build - but healthier couples lean in differently to address the issues. They communicate about them in a way that makes the other person feel secure and heard.

Traits of a Healthy Relationship

When you are a good fit, discussions, disagreements, and challenging times are not as difficult.

Relationships should make your life easier, not harder.

The things that come up can be hard - raising children, family strife, financial issues - but it doesn’t mean that your relationship must be hard. Many things that come up in life will require more time and attention. That’s a no brainer. In healthier relationships it is often less challenging to talk through issues when you are a good fit. You are both adults that can discuss the issues and move on. Healthier couples lean in differently to address the issues. They communicate about them in a way that makes the other person feel secure and heard. Healthy relationships require good communication, compromise, compassion, and gratitude, but that doesn’t mean you have to always be in a mindset of ‘making it work.’

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14 signs of a healthy and easy relationship

1.) The day-to-day has an ease to it.

You both feel comfortable and secure in the relationship. You might use the words peaceful and calming. The relationship isn’t filled with drama or ups and downs. Yes, there are moments of difficulty and strife, but you know how to manage them in mature and non-hurtful ways.

2.) It has both healthy dependency and independency.

You both have interests outside the relationship. You encourage this growth. You recognize that doing so makes the relationship stronger. You don’t use the words, “You complete me.” You are your own person. You were both functional, independent people before you started the relationship. Let’s keep it that way.

3.) You have each other’s back.

You recognize the importance of being able to rely on your partner and that they have your back. You know that in the moment, they will show up for you. You trust and respect them. These are both critical components.

4.) You use healthy and effective communication to express your needs.

You have learned how to listen and be heard, as well as how to validate your partner. Your partner has learned how to listen to you in a non-judgmental way. You find it easy and/or comforting to share your thoughts and feelings. You don’t feel judged. You feel safe.

5.) There is levity.

You are both able to laugh with one another and recognize its importance in a relationship. Finding humor in some of the most difficult times reminds you that you feel safe to exhale.

6.) You trust one another.

You wouldn’t do anything that would jeopardize the relationship. You think carefully about your choices and put your partner first. You strive not to cause your partner emotional pain and make that ever-present in your mind.

7.) You practice setting healthy boundaries.

You understand and respect their boundaries. Sharing secrets or information that is not yours to share, is not done. You have learned how to set healthy boundaries and know when to say both yes and no. You honor each other in that regard and don’t pressure your partner.

8.) You like your partner. And yourself.

Sure, they might drive you crazy at times, but overall, you like them as a human.

9.) In a healthy relationship you make decisions together.

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Relationship decisions, by and large, are made together unless agreed upon differently. Each person considers their partner's thoughts. They talk it out. It’s not asking permission, it’s called having common courtesy. Big difference.

10.) Both of you can find a pattern that works.

Compromises and adjustments are just that - it is not made any more complicated.

11.) You don’t hold grudges.

You both recognize that conflicts and disagreements are common, but a small slight doesn’t turn into something of magnitude. And you know that after a discussion, things will return to normal. Either person is not resentful or holding a grudge against the other one.

12.) It’s easy to make plans.

Whether it's traveling or going out for the weekend, plans are made with both people doing the legwork and working together. It feels seamless in many ways. You can talk about the present and future together. You recognize you are a strong team.

13.) You can blend your families together.

There is not a lot of strife between the families.

14.) You can manage the ups and downs, and don’t argue over the small stuff. In every relationship, there will be those things you need to not get caught up in and recognize that not everything has to be an issue.

But does your relationship feel more like work?

1.) You have circular conversations.

2.) Most days feel emotionally and mentally exhausting.

3.) One or both are not happy.

4.) One or both are not working on their personal growth.

5.) Discussions turn into arguments with no resolution. They last for a long time and are continuously brought up. Again and again. 6.) You struggle to use healthy communication skills, despite knowing at times that what you are doing is no longer working. The part of your brain that processes emotions stays stuck in overdrive, unable to access the rational part of your brain that could improve communication.

7.) You are stuck in a power struggle.

8.) It is emotionally draining. It feels like it’s never getting better and you feel emotionally and mentally overwhelmed. If your relationship is starting to feel more like work, hit the button below to see how we can work together to improve your relationship for a FREE consultation.

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