d0nnivain Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Feeling valued. Getting back the effort I put in. Humor. Sexual/physical compatibility. The ability to talk about anything & everything combined with the ability to just say nothing. 2
KathyM Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 I'm happy because my husband is loving and affectionate, supportive, caring, and is loving and caring to our children and our dog. That's basically it. He has a lot of individual qualities which I admire as well. If you're talking about in general, what makes a relationship happy, I would say: *Shows an interest in what is important to their partner. *Affectionate. *Caring. *Good listener and good communicator. *Enjoyable to be around. *The partners are good to each other, do things for each other, are supportive of each other.
Damaged217 Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 For me, it's being with someone who accepts me as I am. Also, you have to have the ability to laugh at anything that comes up. I could never be with anyone that didn't have a great sense of humor. Being appreciated is also key. And, finally, good communication is essential. If you're both able to talk about any problems in a respectul manner and can compromise, I think that leads to a healthy, happy relationship.
Phantom888 Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Great communication, feeling loved, and having the same goals. Ultimately, this all leads to increased feeling of security, which is what many people seek.
soccerrprp Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 1. Genuine interest in the hopes and dreams of the other. You know when your SO encourages you to be the BEST you can be, that she cares for you and your interests provided they are healthy. 2. Affection that is unconditional. Really. If ever my gf is angry or upset, I do not shrink away, but stay close®. She loves that. When people are upset you don't distance yourself, you should let him/her know that you are there...close. Yes, you should be aware of your partner's need for some distance, but do so judiciously and with care. 3. Constant touch and appropriate PDA. 4. Honesty.....OMG....if you can't talk openly, there's a problem. I still need to work on this, but it has nothing to do with trust, rather, more like comfort. 5. A clear understanding that relationship requires work. A partnership! 6. Compatible lifestyles....health, exercise, philosophy. Doesn't have to be mirror images of one another, but close. 7. Respect for one another...faith in one another. 8. Sacrifice. We must all be willing to sacrifice, with in reason, to help make the other stronger, better, more loving....more secure. 9. Consistency in all we do that is POSITIVE. 10. SANE.
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