3 Relationship Resolutions You Should Consider this 2015

Sharon Moore December 17, 2014

14 days to go and it’s 2015! You probably have listed down your New Year’s resolutions already. Perhaps, they include being more health conscious, losing weight, exercising regularly, being more social and optimistic, thriftier, and so on. The start of the year has always been a good time to start great changes in our life because it makes us realise that no matter how old we are, it isn’t too late to make a fresh new start. And it holds true in any aspect of life, including our social relationship.

Whether you’ve just entered a romantic relationship, have been happily living with your partner for years, or going through a difficult phase, incorporating these resolutions can greatly benefit your relationship not just in 2015 but in more years to come.

Helping your partner feel more secure.

This coming year, make it a goal to help your partner feel more secure in your relationship. You may think that everything about your relationship is okay, but your partner may not. Lack of empathy and understanding can create a havoc in your relationship and lead to worse outcomes. So how can you make your partner feel more secure? It could be shown in many ways, including simple acts of affection like putting your arms around him or her, setting your phone aside when you’re on a date, and saying “I love you” more often.

Being more giving and kind.

Generosity is a scientifically proven method to achieve happiness and life satisfaction. Being generous with our partners doesn’t mean having to buy them presents every now and then, taking them to beautiful places, or saying “yes” to all their personal favours. A kind look, a smile, a kiss, and some words of encouragement are forms of generosity that we can readily share anytime our partner is feeling down. Engage in acts that your partner will perceive as loving. Being giving and kind is one of the best ways to strengthen your relationship.

Taking control of the critical voice within.

We all have a critical inner self, which feeds from all the negative experiences we encounter every day. Our inner critic often makes us feel ugly, unsatisfied, unhappy, and unable to maintain a loving relationship. It can turn us off, and push us away from having a fulfilling life. So this year, make a promise to yourself that you are going to notice how this inner critic creeps into your relationship. Learn how to manage your inner critic. It will always be there. But it doesn’t mean it should take over your life. You are more powerful than your critical self.

There’s no magic formula to a happy and fulfilling relationship. Every strong relationship is grounded on hard work, commitment, respect, kindness, love and generosity. By incorporating these things in your relationship, 2015 can be a thriving, wonderful and full of love for you and your significant other.