THE ENERGY YOU RECEIVE IS THE ENERGY YOU EMIT

Don’t wait years to discover you’re tied down in an unhealthy relationship. Set openly communicative boundaries from day one and consistently improve upon those statutes.

In today’s modern society there are many outside factors that may influence the overall well-being of your relationship. Thanks in part to the infiltration of social media, we are constantly keeping tabs on our peers and monitoring their behavior based upon what we perceive on the Internet. Depending on how much a person posts and the content that they share can affect the judgment and perception we have of them.

For example, a simple “like” or “follow” may disrupt the entire nature of your relationship. First, if your significant other displays that they are shallow enough to let social media interactions sway the chemistry between you that should serve as a warning sign. Certainly, every situation deserves its due context and it is logical to be upset if your partner engages in flirtatious or provocative exchanges via social media. But, to cause a disagreement or argument due to a “like” or “follow” indicates a sign of insecurity.

The strongest relationships build their bonds upon trust, loyalty, and confidence. Most importantly, confidence is strengthened from confiding in one another. From the beginning, every relationship needs to be based on open communication and pre-determined boundaries. For instance, if you choose to take a photo with someone of the opposite gender, you and your partner need to develop a stream of contact whereas you discuss your level of comfort with situations such as these. Do not wait until a problem arises to create dialogue surrounding the situation. Set the guidelines from Day 1 and make sure to openly attribute your sentiments toward every possible scenario that could potentially arise.

Besides social media, there are countless other issues that may cause you to raise a red flag. Many of them revolve around communication or a lack thereof. If you are consistently discussing your problems with your friends or your family rather than your partner there may be an issue. Certainly, if a problem exists it is important to find out directly from the source. Make sure to maintain a balance between positive reflections and what may bother you in order to achieve a healthy homeostasis in your relationship.

One of the most telltale signs of an unhealthy relationship is the way that your partner acts in public. Even if you are wrong your significant other should always defend you in public and correct you in private. It goes without saying that if they choose to defend a complete stranger instead of you that your best bet would be to explore other options. Sometimes disagreements can be healthy for a relationship. If a disagreement arises between close companions that involve disputed dialogue and heated rhetoric it is important to be open and express yourself completely in order to reach a solution.

Disagreement does not always have to include verbal insults or exchanged unpleasantries. Whenever the “honeymoon stage” concludes it is common for differences of opinion or expression to occur. How you go about handling yourself within these situations speaks volumes in regards to your demeanor and the complexion of the relationship. The ways by which communication is established will ultimately determine the strength and advantageous nature of your relationship. The easier it is to understand each other and the higher maturity level that each individual carries will decipher what type of advancement and how long your love is meant to last.

Another important characteristic of any relationship is the way that a person conducts themselves amidst the night scene. First, if your partner refuses to go out with you by their side that is an immediate sign of an unhealthy relationship. Second, if they choose to go out with you but refuse to acknowledge you within that setting you can be certain that is another sign of an unhealthy relationship. Ideally, couples should be able to participate in the night scene proactively and enjoy each other’s company amongst a variety of night patrons.

Finally, one of the most catastrophic signs of an unhealthy relationship is passive aggression. It is important to note that everyone has a different personality and orchestrates their interactions differently. It is critical to note the difference between sarcasm and passive-aggression. Any solid relationship requires some sarcasm and joking because as the saying goes, “You tease the ones you love.” But, there is a fine line between humor and complete indecision.

One of the biggest turn-offs and signs of an unhealthy relationship is someone who fails to directly communicate their desires and/or what agitates them. Rather than openly communicating what could present a problem in order to discover a solution, that person prefers to “beat around the bush.” Avoid these types of people at all costs as they will pretend everything is alright, all the while internally suffering through what plagues them about your mutual relations. Not to mention, once they decide to divulge their frustrations, it festers for so long that it ends up coming to fruition much like an eruption. You will then be left to enter “damage control” mode and try to find solutions for age-old problems. Typically, what results is a standard run around and trying to sew a wound with merely a band-aid. If your partner cannot disclose what bothers them in a timely and efficient manner then it is your duty to remove yourself from a toxic situation such as this.

It is imperative to value the intricacies of every single human being and remain fascinated with what makes you unique. I hope that you enjoyed this informative article and do wish that you instill some of the basic virtues imparted here into your everyday life.

Blessings.