How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Trust

The quality of your life is directly dependent on the quality of relationships you have. Sure, work can keep you busy, but it’s the shared moments of joy with another human that make you feel fulfilled. It’s these moments that stay and are remembered over time. 

Whether you feel unfulfilled in your current relationship or want to grow together with your partner, having a healthy relationship acts like a pillar in tough times. And with conscious efforts, you can build a relationship that supports the growth of both you and your partner. In this blog, you’ll not only get to know how to have a healthy relationship with your partner but also 

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6 Ways to build a healthy relationship

Open and Honest Communication

A healthy relationship allows you to say what’s on your mind, without the fear of being judged for it. Sharing what’s really on your mind allows you to build a deep emotional connection with your partner.

You should feel comfortable sharing both good and bad sides of yours, with your partner. Make sure that you are also creating a safe space for your partner to share their feelings too. Communication is the first step in building trust and prevent misunderstandings in the relationship.

Mutual Respect

It’s about respecting your partner’s opinions, feelings, and goals even when you are unable to understand them. You don’t have to agree with your partner all the time, but you can still learn to appreciate their perspective. 

Let’s say your partner wants to go out for the weekend, while you want to stay at home. Mutual respect means you support their need to meet new people, without making them feel guilty.

Setting Boundaries

The most important sign of a healthy relationship is that your partner respects your boundaries. They ensure that you maintain your individual identity and don’t lose yourself in trying to please your partner. 

A boundary isn't about controlling your partner, it's about defining what you will and won't accept. And help you protect your time, energy, and mental health.

Learning to Resolve Conflicts

You may think that a fight or conflict with your partner is a sign that the relationship is not working. Instead, healthy conflict allows you to work together with your partner on resolving the situation and reconnecting with them.

The goal is to solve the problem, not to win the argument. It’s about learning to calm yourself down and choosing your words wisely even when angry.

Active Listening

Most of the time we are not actually listening to the other person, instead we are just waiting for our turn to talk. Active listening means you focus on understanding what your partner is saying with empathy. 

You let them finish without interrupting them. And later summarise what they said and asking constructive questions. You can also use non-verbal cues like eye contact or nodding to show that you are attentive.

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Owning Your Actions

This means you take responsibility for your actions, and realise the impact that your behaviour has on your partner. Sometimes a simple apology works better than trying to explain why you were right. 

By doing this, you let your partner feel safe and show them that their feelings matter more than your need to be right.

Signs that you are in an unhealthy relationship

A healthy relationship makes you feel supported and feels like a comfortable home. But an unhealthy relationship leaves you questioning your own self worth. 

When you are in a relationship, it can be hard to realise that it’s draining you. But here are some warning signs you should watch out for:

Controlling behaviour: you feel like your partner is always watching over you. Asking too many questions about your individual activities or checking your phone. 

Disrespect: Whenever you try to express your feelings they just dismiss it, or worse they tell you to “Just get over it”. Feeling emotionally validated is the basic requirement in order for the relationship to work. 

Co-dependency: It’s when you completely lose your personal identity in order to maintain the relationship. You compromise on your needs and wants just to make your partner happy.  Feeling responsible for their actions and fixing their life. 

Abuse: it does not have to be violent and obvious everytime. It can show up as emotional abuse where your partner tried to gaslight you by saying things like “Your imagining that, or it never happened”

Ultimately, building a healthy relationship comes down to one core principle: reciprocity. Both partners must consistently invest in open Communication, respect each other's boundaries, and take ownership of their mistakes. If the exchange is equal, the relationship will grow. If it becomes a one-sided sacrifice, it will eventually fall apart. Choose partners who are willing to build that foundation with you.

FAQs

Q1. What does a healthy relationship actually feel like?

In a healthy relationship, you feel secure, respected, and seen. You feel like your opinions and feelings actually matter, and you can share your feelings without being judged.

Q2. How to have a healthy relationship while maintaing boundaries?

You should not let your boundaries be stiff like a wall, instead they are safety nets for protecting yourself and your relationship. You have to be consistent in communicating your needs and allow space for your partner to honest.

Q3. How to have a healthy relationship without over giving or sacrificng my own needs?

Be mindful of the time, energy, and resources you are investing in the relationship. And whether your efforts are being reciprocated or not.

Q4. How to have a healthy relationship when my partner and I have very different communication styles? 

Regardless, of the differences in communication style, focus on actively listening to your partner and validating their feelings.

Q5. Is it normal to fight in a healthy relationship?

It’s completely normal to fight in a relationship every once in a while. Rather, use them as an opportunity to understand your partner better.