As human beings, one of our strongest desires is to belong to and build relationships. A healthy relationship brings many benefits, including increased self confidence, better social and work relationships, and a healthier work-life balance.
But creating and maintaining healthy relationships takes time and work. They don’t automatically happen. Matchmaking services, like Misty River Introductions, provide clients with advice and guidance in creating long lasting matches. Below is a review of some tips that the Misty River Introductions team offers to those looking to build a lasting relationship.
Know Yourself
Before you can build a relationship with another person, it is important that you have a positive relationship with yourself. Misty River Introductions works with clients to get to know them on a personal level, reviewing all aspects of a client’s life in order to create the most genuine profile and positive potential matches. Understanding your personal wants and needs allows you to effectively communicate what you are looking for in a relationship and life partner.
Set Boundaries
By setting boundaries, you are helping to set expectations, encourage autonomy, ensure comfort and establish respect. Boundaries are not meant to keep someone further away from you – in fact, they do the opposite. By establishing physical, emotional, financial and time-related boundaries, you’re helping your partner understand what you need while setting yourself up for success in the process. The Misty River Introductions team shares that “when setting boundaries with a partner, it is important to remain flexible. Life is always changing and evolving, so having rigid boundaries won’t allow you and your partner to grow”.
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Being open and honest builds trust in a relationship. By taking the time and effort to discuss thoughts, feelings, and goals couples can see great benefits. Without clear communication we can end up mulling over situations and bottling up our feelings. This can lead to resentment or rash decisions. By opening up to your partner, you can resolve concerns in a more effective way. This can create better intimacy, less conflict and a clear understanding of where you stand in your relationship. The Misty River Introductions’ team works to set up their clients with clear methods of communication. Just like the romantic relationships they help build, they realize the importance of communication when it comes to any type of relationship. Without communication we wouldn’t be able to express our needs.
Learn to give and take
Perhaps you have heard that relationships are built on compromise. The Misty River Introductions team shares that while compatibility is important when it comes to making matches, maintaining relationships is about give and take. This ensures that each person in the relationship has autonomy and a voice. A great example that the Misty River team sees from their clients is when they are ready to start a family. Responsibilities and roles may need to shift in order to raise children. Sometimes this can mean compromising on household and parenting duties to ensure that everyone can grow and benefit as a team.
When it comes to maintaining your relationship, the most important thing you can do is put in effort and actively listen. There is no one right answer when it comes to finding a perfect balance, but continuing to try is what will lead you and your partner to success. Reviewing the above steps can help you on your path to healing your relationships.