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20 Tips For a Better Relationship

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Kent State chapter.

 

Nobody Is perfect, but here’s a few tips that could maybe change your relationship, or make you realize you may not be in the right one, with the right person.

 

1. Listen

 

It may seem obvious, but when you really allow yourself to listen, it allows to you ask questions which lead to better conversations and a better communication between you two.

 

 

 

2. Find a support team

 

find other people to let off some steams your partner doesn’t have to hear all the negatives from you constantly.

 

3. Put away the phones

 

When you’re out together, or just sitting on the couch put away the technology and relax with each others company, even if you aren’t talking just enjoy the relaxing time without any distraction.

 

4. Create A Check List

 

Jot down new and fun things you want to accomplish together.

 

5. Find 10 things you really love about them and tell them

 

Everyone wants to feel appreciated and a confidence booster

 

6. Stop Nagging

 

seriously, it’s annoying, and it eventually gets old. It’s only okay if you both are nagging about something together but if you’re constantly nagging about what your partner does wrong, there ail become separation between you two because the other person will feels worthless 

 

 

7. Get over the need to be  right on EVERYTHING

 

Learning how to say the words ” I was wrong” goes a long way.

 

 

8. Compliment, and Often

 

Like his outfit? Tell him! Like the way she looks in that dress or her smile? Tell her!

 

 

10. Pay attention to the tiny things that bother your partner, and if it’s painless for you, change them

When your partner really hates it when you don’t do the dishes or leave lights on all the time, try making a point to change it so they don’t have to keep mentioning it, they don’t want to feel like you’re not listening

 

11. NEVER FORGET TO ASK HOW THEIR DAY WAS/IS

If it’s shitty, ask them why and make sure you make it better when they get home. 

 

12. Small gifts go a long way

 

You bought some chocolate at the store? perfect. It was 99 cents? Even better.

 

 

13. Plan a date to visit where you first met

Because it’s adorable okay?

 

14. Go on walks together

Hold hands and just go explore and do some small talk with each other. 

 

 

15. Go on a road trip

 

Even if it’s not far, it’s nice to have a change of scenery. 

 

16. Let it go

Embrace your inner Elsa. Don’t hold onto things your partner did six months ago or last week. Stop bringing it up each time you’re mad at them.

 

17. Don’t interrupt

If you’re significant other is talking, don’t just start talking over them, sitting there and listening to them until they’re done is important.

 

 

18. Say thanks

 

Even if it’s for being themselves, saying thank you goes a long way.

 

19. Stay out of their family drama

 

it’s nooooot worth it.

 

 

20. Don’t try to control

A relationship isn’t a battle, it’s two people who are choosing to be together, so don’t treat your partner like they’re beneath you or you’re trying to tame them. You aren’t their mother.

 

Hello! I'm Morgan! I'm a Junior majoring in Visual Journalism. My passions include photography and graphic design. I'm obsessed with Dunkin Donuts, and puppies are my weakness. Check out my articles!
Junior at Kent State, with a mojor in journalism and a minor in fashion media. I like to write about fashion, lifestyle and Harry Styles.