Sometimes, the hardest part of a romantic relationship is the starting one. It takes patience to find a good person and get to know them. The good news is that if you do it well, you can have a happy, healthy relationship.
Here are six ways to start a romantic relationship that will lead to a happy, healthy union:
- Spend time together
Once you find someone that you are interested in, spend time with the person. Go for a walk and talk. Seeing each other frequently will give you the chance to connect with the other person, but do not overdo it so it doesn’t damage the new relationship.
2. Learn about the other person
While spending time with each other, it is important to ask genuine questions and pay attention to their answers. The more you learn about the person, the deeper your relationship can grow. They will also appreciate your honest desire to understand and care for them.
Delay sexual intimacy until you feel comfortable communicating with them. That way you are less likely to have a misunderstanding.
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3. Create trust
Creating trust may take time. You have to be consistent and show up when the other person needs you. You have to keep promises that you make to them, whether it’s showing up for a date or helping them with something. It is also important to always tell them the truth, and if they ask something that you are uncomfortable sharing, tell them that.
4. Express your interest in a sustained romantic relationship
Even though you are seeing each other frequently and going out on dates, the other person cannot be sure of your intentions unless you open up. Let the person know that you are ready and interested in a relationship. You should also be willing to hear whether they want the same thing or not.
Once you agree to be in a romantic relationship, there are certain rules that come with that. The tricky part is that these rules are not the same for every person or couple. You should both sit down and discuss what boundaries you expect to be followed in the relationship.
6. Be willing to compromise
In a romantic relationship, both partners must be willing to compromise to make it work. That means you will have to do some things that you don’t like, and so will the other person. Keep an open line of communication about the relationship, and make sure that both people are giving and taking.
- For example, you might both hate doing dishes and laundry. As a compromise, one of you could do dishes, and the other do laundry.
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