- [Amanda] Hey, Psych2Goers.
Do you ever wonder
if your relationship with your partner
is a healthy one?
Maybe you know it is,
and sometimes it feels like
it was simply destined to be.
You ask yourself,
"Was this meant to be?"
Well, here are six signs your relationship
was indeed really meant to be.
Number one, you work together on some things.
How often do you work together
with your partner
on certain things?
Maybe you work together
on a project for your home,
or maybe you give them advice and feedback
on something they're working on.
If the both of you work with each other
and look out for both of your needs,
you likely have a pretty strong relationship.
A good partner will be your biggest fan.
They'll cheer you on,
and may try things
they've never done before
all because they love you.
They wanna support you.
If your partner is supportive
and you're supportive of them,
then this is a healthy sign.
Number two, you share the same kind of humor.
Do you and your partner
have the same kind
of sense of humor?
Humor can be a great tool for bonding.
If you and your partner
share inside jokes
and crack each other up often,
then this is a good sign
your relationship is on the right track.
You may laugh at the same kinds of jokes,
or perhaps you enjoy
the same comedy movies.
But if you find yourself
laughing with your partner
more than you usually do,
this could be yet another sign
that it is meant to be.
Number three, you can't help
but think of your partner
when you're not around them.
When you're away from your partner,
do you often still think of them?
You miss them
and you can't wait to see them again.
This can be a sign
your love is especially strong.
A study from researchers
at Stony Brook University
found that how much you
think about your partner may reflect
how much more in love you feel.
The study states,
"Importantly, correlates of long-term intense love,
"as predicted by theory,
"were thinking positively about the partner
"and thinking about the partner when apart.
"Affectionate behaviors and sexual intercourse,
"shared novel and challenging activities,
"and general life happiness."
Participants who stated
that they thought about their partner
when away from them
were found to have said
they felt more in love as well.
Makes sense, right?
So if you find yourself
thinking about your partner
when you're not around them,
it could be a symptom of true love.
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Number four, respect for each other.
Do you respect your partner?
Do they respect you?
This is a sign of a healthy relationship.
Clinical psychologist Franklin A. Porter
explains that true respect for your partner
is when your partner understands
and accepts that you are,
first and foremost,
a unique individual.
Basically, you're your own person,
and you have your own desires, needs,
and things going on in your life.
It's not always a combo pack type of situation.
Number five, you communicate well with each other.
Do you communicate with your partner?
Are you honest and open about your feelings?
This is extremely important
for a healthy relationship.
Not only should you open up
to your partner about
what you're truly feeling
or any concerns you may have too,
but you should also actively listen
to what they're telling you
about themselves as well.
Communicate honestly
and listen genuinely,
then your relationship
may be set on the right path.
And number six, you trust each other.
Of course, trust.
Ask yourself, how much do you trust your partner?
If you've been with your partner a while
and you know they're there for you
when times get tough,
and have always been honest,
you likely trust them.
But if you find yourself questioning
their behaviors or intentions,
it's a good idea to ask yourself why.
Do you not trust them
because of a past behavior of theirs,
or maybe an experience
from your previous relationships?
It may be a good idea to sit down
and discuss why you may be having
difficulty trusting them or them you,
because building trust is definitely
an important aspect
of any healthy relationship.
And if it's meant to be,
you'll find the trust is really there,
as much as your love for each other.
So do you think your relationship
was meant to be?
How often do you think of your partner
when away from them?
No, they don't need to be
on your mind all the time.
But if you miss them,
it's likely you have strong love.
Perhaps you two were really
meant to be after all.
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