Relationship 101

Relationship 101

Before kickstarting this thread, please allow me to unconditionally declare that I am NOT a Relationship guru at all.  I had my fair share of UPs and DOWNs and even at this phase in my life, NO WAY will I even dream of coveting the level of a guru because even a zillion light years ahead, I would admit I DON'T have the qualifying credentials to give me that mantle of authority, NOT when it comes to Relationship 101.  Instead, whatever I impart are sharings culled from my travails in life, all the peaks and valleys I went through, hoping that by sharing my thoughts, we could spread out the GOOD tidings💴💷💵

BTW, a fulfilling and lasting relationship DOESN'T happen by accident.  Neither is it FOUND nor given on a silver platter.  Instead, it requires intention, commitment, and [damn] HARD WORK from both partners. So, if we want to build a SOLID foundation based on trust, respect and passion, we must be willing to cultivate the essential elements that serve as the building blocks of a healthy bond.  And by consciously integrating these pillars into the relationship.   An unshakeable foundation will lead towards transforming a relationship into one that thrives and grows stronger over time💊💊💊

So, before we get lost in the maze, let's FOCUS on the RELATIONSHIP FOUNDATION which refers to the core pillars and principles that provide a strong base for a healthy and thriving partnership.  This foundation determines how two people connect, interact, and relate to one another.  It establishes the degree of trust, respect, honesty, and commitment that anchors the bond.  A weak foundation leads to instability, uncertainty, and worst, disconnection.  BUT a strong foundation allows a relationship to flourish and weather even the worst inevitable storms in life📗📙📘

Now, can we guess who is a couple's BEST ALLY when there is widespread combination of apathy, doubt and pessimism in a budding relationship?  Our and your best ally is TIME.  I have witnessed relationships at its infancy stage where even relatives were doubtful that that relationship will flourish and last through the years.  BUT rather get into a needless argument with those naysayers, after ten years, a couple can proudly beat their chest that finally they have silenced the doubting Thomases📌📌📌

What has been pitched and preached a million times are TRUST, RESPECT and COMMUNICATIONS being the cornerstones of a relationship's foundation BUT what is often overlooked are the SHARED VALUES, the common core values and compatible life goals are significant glue in a relationship.  Couples need to share even ethical values around family, spirituality, communications, finances and way beyond those core values.  And while differences will arise, a fundamental shared view would go a long way to smoothen conflicts.  To cap this all, let's reinforce way beyond RELATIONSHIP 101❗❗❗