Factors to a healthy relationship. . .
A Healthy Relationship
Learn to calm down: by maintaining your calm, you will be able to better resist the urge to insult and criticize your partner during an argument.
Learn to Speak and Listen Non-defensively: Try not to assume that your partner is putting you down as soon as a discussion begins. Try to separate the issue under discussion with the emotions the issue brings to the surface.
Validate your partner: Try putting yourself in your partner's shoes and understanding their viewpoint. Praise and admiration can also help reinforce a sense of love and support.
The fourth factor is to practice the above three behaviors until such time that they become automatic and constant in your everyday life.
