The relationship is a personal connection between two or more entities or phenomena.

In layman’s words, it implies how people interact and cooperate with each other. To maintain an effective relationship there are some elements that could help:-

1. Understanding

The right understanding between two people leads to a successful relationship. We need to consider and apply those factors which influence the lives of two people. We have to adjust and share in relationships by keeping our self-esteem intact. So that dependably demonstrates worry for each other’s needs.

2. Communication

We are the only species on the planet that has been gifted with symbolic language. Yet we often fail to use it in an effective manner. For the long term, it is essential to be expressive enough so that the other person can be aware of your expectations. It is impossible for anyone to fulfil your unsaid needs.

3. Putting Things on Table

We should be expressive and aware of what we are thinking, doing and feeling to develop a sense of safety, security and consistency in relationships. Both parties have to mutually participate in this process and resolve the potential conflict because no one has to assume, makeup stories or to be responsible for ferreting things out.

4. Affection

It’s a gesture to tell that someone is important. It keeps the relationship alive. Give positive reinforcements like appreciations, hugs, and gifts and so on. For e.g. Hug is a sign of affection, not passion it makes another person comfortable and provides emotional support.

5. Sharing Responsibilities

It means bifurcation of work among each other. It helps in increasing the efficiency of work and decreasing the time taken. They have an equal share of duties as well as responsibilities along with rights too.

7. Respect & Care

Respect is beyond age, position, power, and socioeconomic strata. It is because of the positive qualities a person is carrying. Which is air to breathe for any person’s existence in a relationship?

Care is about being empathetic towards another person’s need. It is a way to show that another person is in your priority list.

7. Holding Space

We all are unique individuals have a set of own habits and lifestyle. Holding space for that and have patience – is a part of what keeps the relationship strong.

8. Humour

It keeps the relationship alive and it’s one of the ways to be stress-free. The family who eats sits, and laugh together is considered to be one of the healthy family. 

9. Forgiveness

The basic thing is person can’t forget and forgive the past and wrong done to him or her. The moment we create a big present as compared to the past, it automatically fades away and we learn to let it go. Saying sorry doesn’t mean you are always wrong it means you value the relationship more.

All these elements together in a particular quantity in all makes relationship effective. If anyone of these is missing then the relationship might get imbalanced.

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