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The secrets of a healthy relationship

Posted on Dec 21st 2007 8:35PM by Martha Edwards

Filed Under: Motivation

Healthy relationships are an important aspect to our mental health. But knowing that is one thing -- actually having a healthy relationship is quite another. Are there rules to a healthy relationship?

According to eDiets, there are, and they've outlined them in this article. Here are a few of the 'relationship rules' they specify:

Choose your partner wisely -- find someone who shares similar beliefs and values.
Don't confuse sex with love -- the two are quite different, though sex is an important part of love.
Know your need and speak them clearly.
Respect your partner -- and respect yourself.
Consider yourself a team, one that is stronger because of your differences.
Know how to manage your differences healthily.

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jollyjo 2-06-2008 @ 8:15PM

Hi I read about your relationship problem....we can not change anyone else no matter how right we are. They have to want to change their behavior. All we can do is accept them or move on. Sometimes we think we can change someone to be more responsible but no one ever really changes... They (we) are who we are .....Just hope you can find someone that matches your values closer.

This is not what you wanted to hear, but hope it helps...jollyjo

Vishaal 12-24-2007 @ 12:56PM

I'm having a hard time in my relationship NOT to be a father figure. It's a daily struggle because I'm more responsible than my partner. I don't know what to do! I try to explain everything and why it's important to be more responsible and why it's important to exercise and why it's important to not eat a hot dog at midnight. It's annoying!!!