There is nothing like sure formula for a happy relationship. The people in any given relationship determine the future of that relationship. A relationship defines the moral status of the people involved and magnifies not the individual but their shared characteristics. Although there are no single or absolute ingredients that will make a relationship lasting, though there are some rules that will help guide you before engaging in any relationship. These rules are as follows:
1- Relationships are simply unlimited. You must not continue to stay together even if it is taking away the best of your time, to make a happy relationship. A happy relationship is self-nurturing, brings out your best potential and unselfish.It is strongly advised, not treat every relationship as your last hope. Relationships are kept to be enjoyed be enjoyed. Do not sacrifice your future for you relationship.
2- You must understand that you are a person with individuality. Your life must not be dependent on your partner.Relationship made to be shared together and not become the basis of your existence. Be your self and never lose it in the course of the whole relationship. Accept what you believe in and what you value, anything less than that do not accept.
3- Watch your relationship patterns. Do not continue choosing the same kind of people over and over again. Evaluate your past relationships and identify what was wrong, use it as a basis for making choosing your partner. Some qualities may not be right for you. Choose the person wisely, be in love for the right reasons.I mean if you must love, love something that is lovable.
4- Always express your feelings, but this must be in a right way. Developing open communication skills will also better the lots of your relationship. It is one of the way to ensure you do not get into misunderstandings. Be vocal but tactful in expressing your feelings and at the same time be sensitive to your partner's feelings.
5- Keep watch on the signs. True and Fake affection are easy to perceive. If your partner shows signs of not being true, do not be afraid to confront the truth. It might save you weeks, months or even years of misery. This will also help your partner, to adjust his ways if it was done out of misconception.
6- You must also believe that not all relationships last. There will be times when you might encounter a failed relationship, take it with good heart. I mean, Cry and be over with it. Do not over indulge much in your misery but instead move on. Make use the experience and knowledge that you gathered in your past to do better you future relationship.
7- Do not take things for guaranteed, know you responsibilities and rights. This will be a yard stick for measuring or justifying your claim whenever you confront your partner with his suspected infidelity, as the case may be.You must be careful as this does not allow you not to accept you partner's inadequacies.