Nerdy Millennial

Top Menu

  • About
  • Contact
  • Write For Us

Main Menu

  • Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Blogging
      • Social Media
      • SEO and Keyword Research
  • College
  • Arts & Culture
  • Technology
  • Health and Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Recipes
      • Baked Goods
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments
      • Dessert
      • Fermented Foods
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
      • Soup
    • Keto
    • Vegan
  • Relationships
    • Dating
    • Friendship
    • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Birth
  • About
  • Contact
  • Write For Us

Nerdy Millennial

Nerdy Millennial

  • Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Blogging
      • Social Media
      • SEO and Keyword Research
  • College
  • Arts & Culture
  • Technology
  • Health and Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Recipes
      • Baked Goods
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments
      • Dessert
      • Fermented Foods
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
      • Soup
    • Keto
    • Vegan
  • Relationships
    • Dating
    • Friendship
    • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Birth
Relationships
Home›Relationships›7 Things that Happy Couples Do

7 Things that Happy Couples Do

By Vanessa Pruitt
March 8, 2017
1779
0
7 Things that Happy Couples Do

There is a lot of pressure in society to find the “right” person. But although chemistry may have brought you together, it's your ability to navigate issues in life that will determine if your relationship will go the distance.

Making a relationship work is a complicated task. Meshing two individuals and two lives together, to whatever degree, is not easy. Almost every couple has struggles and difficulties.

But how do happy couples set themselves apart from other couples? Here are 7 things that {most} happy couples do:

1. Prioritize Quality Time Together

There are so many distractions in life, especially in this digital age. The happiest couples make time together, even if they have to schedule it. Whether it be a weekly dinner date or movie night.

Make sure to mix it up once in awhile as well. It can get boring doing the same thing all of the time as a couple. Go on adventures, and make life interesting.

Quality time is even more important if you're in a long distance relationship. Make sure that you prioritize spending time on the phone or Skype so that you don't feel too disconnected from each other.

2. Maintain Individuality

Happy couples recognize that they are individuals first. They have their own friends, hobbies, interests, likes, and dislikes.

That's not to say that you cannot blend your lives to some degree. But, it's important to allow each other space to grow and experience life apart, as well as together.

3. Have a Realistic View of Relationships

Relationships have their ups and downs, as with most things in life. After the initial infatuation phase, it's important for couples to realize that there will be many stages to a relationship and that obstacles and challenges will arise.

Each of you will go through good times and bad times as individuals and as a couple. Happy couples realize this, and understand that they need to support each other through these times.

4. Accept Each Other for Who They Are

You cannot change another person.

That's why it's important for couples to accept their partner for who they are. The person you met and fell in love with will likely always have the same quirks and deal with many of the same issues.

A relationship where partners are constantly trying to get the other to change, is a very unhealthy one. If you cannot or will not accept that your partner may NEVER change, then it's probably time to move on.

5. Communicate Effectively

Communication can be difficult, even when it's not within the bounds of a romantic relationship. And romantic relationships in particular tend to bring up a lot of emotions surrounding communication.

Happy couples know (or are willing to learn) how to communicate efficiently and effectively. This allows them to share wants, needs, and feelings with each other in a safe and supportive way. If done right, each partner feels like they have been heard and understood by the other, and that they are capable of resolving conflicts.

Here are some tips for how you and your partner can learn to communicate better.

6. Show Appreciation

The happiest couples appreciate each other. Not only that, they go out of their way to make it known to the other partner just how deep their appreciation is.

Recognize the ways in which your partner enriches your life, supports you, and makes your life easier. Then, communicate this to them. Be specific.

Here are some ways that you can show appreciation to your partner.

7. Accept Differences and Move On

Not every difference between partners can be solved. At least, not to the extent that the reality of the difference changes. In this case, the best thing that partners can do is to accept these differences.

If there is something that you both disagree on, but that neither of you are willing to budge on, the best thing to do is to figure out how you both can live with it.

~

Are you in a happy relationship? If so, what are some of the things that make your relationship happy? What things could you work on?

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Vanessa Pruitt
Vanessa Pruitt
Vanessa, founder of Nerdy Millennial, is a MS in Clinical Psychology Student and a scholar of Eastern Psychology, Neuroscience, and Nervous System Healing.
Vanessa Pruitt
Latest posts by Vanessa Pruitt (see all)
  • The 7 Money-Saving Strategies Every Parent Needs to Know - August 23, 2020
  • 5 Tips for Successful Online Dating - August 23, 2020
  • Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed - August 13, 2020

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




Send Me Blog Updates!

You Might Also Like...

  • FeaturedCondimentsNutrition

    50+ Real Food Condiment Recipes

  • 5 Empowering Tips to Ignore Everybody and Live Your Best Life
    CareerCollegeEntrepreneurshipFeatured

    5 Empowering Tips to Ignore Everybody and Live Your Best Life

  • Superhero Psychology: How superheroes are helping children manage their mental health
    PsychologyAutism and Special NeedsFeaturedMental HealthParenting

    Superhero Psychology: How superheroes are helping children manage their mental health

  • EducationFeaturedParenting

    5 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Enjoy Reading

About Nerdy Millennial

Hello, I'm Vanessa

Creator and curator of Nerdy Millennial.

This blog all about millennials sharing their passion, ideas, and expertise about blogging, healthy living, self-improvement, education, parenting, and more!

Interested in contributing? Contact us to pitch your idea or submit an article.

Featured

Frugal LivingFeaturedFinancesParenting

The 7 Money-Saving Strategies Every Parent Needs to Know

No matter how “ready” you feel to become a parent, once it happens, you realize there is no amount of preparation to adequately brace you for the total life transformation ...
  • Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

    Becoming an Online Counselor: The Pros and Credentials Needed

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    August 13, 2020
  • 4 Steps to Finding the Best Counselor for You

    4 Steps to Finding the Best Counselor for You

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    August 13, 2020
  • Pros and Cons of Online Counseling

    The Pros and Cons of Online Counseling

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    August 13, 2020
  • What is the Difference between Full-Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum, and Isolate CBD

    By Contributing Author
    August 11, 2020
  • How Lack of Boundaries and Dishonored Feelings Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

    How Lack of Boundaries and Dishonored Feelings Affect Your Mental and Physical Health

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 24, 2020
  • The Importance of Practicing Gratefulness During Times of Uncertainty

    The Importance of Practicing Gratefulness During Times of Uncertainty

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 16, 2020
  • 6 Ways to Naturally Freshen Your Home

    6 Ways to Naturally Freshen Your Home

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 14, 2020
  • Ways to Filter Your Facebook Feed and Posts

    Ways to Filter Your Facebook Feed and Posts

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 13, 2020
  • Why visit Rome in December

    6 Reasons to Go to Rome in December

    By Vanessa Pruitt
    July 6, 2020

    Join Us on Facebook

    Latest Comments

    • Turn Your Love of Fitness Into a Career
      on
      November 26, 2020
      […] you might want to consider getting into some sport professionally, or even just on a ...

      9 Ways to Turn Your Fitness Into A Career

    • https://apnews.com/article/7799dc8a7083f61bb1c9f1f3dba8c30a
      on
      November 25, 2020
      Trackback [...]https://apnews.com/article/7799dc8a7083f61bb1c9f1f3dba8c30a

      Are Pre and Post Workout Supplements Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

    • Dr. Oz Answers
      on
      July 23, 2020
      Trackback [...]Dr. Oz Answers

      Are Pre and Post Workout Supplements Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

    • Some Careers That Challenge You Each Day - CareerAlley
      on
      June 9, 2020
      […] development might not be about saving lives but it’s certainly a career that challenges you ...

      How To Build On Your Career

    • 4 Surprising Benefits of Using Instagram for Your Business - Atelier Magazine
      on
      June 3, 2020
      […] More brands are combining Instagram approaches into their marketing strategies, and it leads to business ...

      A Guide to Creating Your Instagram Strategy

    Flickr

      • Home
      • About
      • Contact Us
      • Write For Us
      • Comment Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
      Cookie settingsACCEPT
      Manage consent

      Privacy Overview

      This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
      Necessary
      Always Enabled

      Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

      Non-necessary

      Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

      SAVE & ACCEPT