It is a basic human need to receive appreciation. Sometimes it is easy to get lost in our busy lives and take each other for granted. As the Founder of Roc-A-Natural, Soul Partner to Mr. Meyers, Mother to our sons, Virgilio and Milan and grandmother to our grandchildren, Nahlani and Khari, I have made it a practice to show appreciation.
We are still a work in progress, but know the number one attribute of a relationship that not only works, but thrives, is love. If you do not love your partner, the relationship will not work. Love should not to be confused with infatuation. You can fall in and out of love with someone, if your connection was based only on lust or physical attraction. Few things will boost someone’s self-esteem more than hearing that their hard work is appreciated and noticed. I personally practice speaking words of appreciation and publically on my social media platforms. Partners in great relationships love each other unconditionally. Personal failures and disagreements do not affect how much they love each other. Respect each other’s opinions and understand that holding hands even in tough and uncomfortable times is the way to a successful relationship.
So what exactly are the key ingredients that make up a healthy, lasting relationship? Trust and Honesty Without trust, there is no relationship. Trust is essential for stability and emotional well-being. It is the backbone of a relationship it is the glue that hold you two together. Honesty is the cord that binds your hearts and lives together. A trustworthy partner is the glue that keeps a relationship from falling apart. Equal Commitment A lot of relationships fail because there is an off-balance of commitment to each other, a relationship is a team effort. Both partners need to be equally committed to working on the relationship as a whole. Friendship When you are 75 years old and the initial lust and attraction is gone, will you still be happy? A solid friendship is needed to stabilize a lasting relationship. Happy couples are not only romantic partners, they are best friends. Clear Communication Communication is the key to success in any relationship. Without communication, one does not know their partners needs or desires, leaving lingering questions and insecurities. Humour Everyone has a unique sense of humour. What I think is absolutely hilarious someone else may think is stupid. Obviously, having a good sense of humour is a good way to connect in a relationship. Respect Respect your partner’s thoughts, opinions, body, family, values, and morals. And make sure yours are respected as well. If there is no respect in a relationship, it can never be healthy. You deserve to be respected, and someone who does not honour you is not worth it. Look for ways to bring out the best in each other, and dwell on the good qualities that you love about them. Romance Romantic couples are happier. Romance shows love, and caring. Plan fun dates, make sweet gestures, go out of your way to open the car door or making a cup of coffee in the morning shows your partner that you are thinking about them. Give love, show emotion, and be caring and kind. Quality Time Together Couples who are able to spend quality time together have the most intimate relationships. Successful couples create time to connect, even if they live extremely busy and hectic lives. Own Up to Mistakes If you are wrong, admit it. Don’t be selfish; you are not always right. Disagree Disagreements will always occur in relationships. Because you are unique individuals you will not always agree. It is normal to argue from time to time, as long as it is expressed in a matured way. Disagreements are a natural way of keeping one another in line and expressing oneself. Unselfishness Put the desires and wishes of your partner before your own. Being supportive of what they want to do, be, say, or see is unselfishness. Finding the right balance between your own plans and programs and your partner’s, is unselfishness. Forgiveness Be quick to apologize for the mistakes you make. But be even quicker to forgive. Do not sweat the small stuff. Holding on to grudges will grow in your life and create a wedge between you both. To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. No abuse…physical, verbal or emotional
Abuse has no place in love. Verbal, physical or emotional abuse is dangerous for the health of any relationship. Respect and appreciate your partner and try never to stray away from that path. Become a pillar of support for your partner rather than an abuser.
THANK YOU Mr. Meyers a thousand times more for all you do for Roc-A-Natural and our family!!!
"It's all about being in a natural state of mind"
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