Top three ways to maintain a healthy relationship

By: Jordan Bethel

Everyone has probably wondered who they would marry and spend the rest of their life with, but the big question is how do you know when a relationship is right? We all have heard the saying if he is mean to you then he likes you. Well, news flash, ladies, he is just a jerk. Now some of you might have sat in your room and questioned if he really loved you or if he was the one. You ran ideas through your head, such as I know he loves me because or he smiles at me, or he always wants to spend time with me. Those can’t be the only signs, so here are the top three reasons he might be the one for you.

1. No games are being played

Many relationships consist of back and forth game, such as phone tag, not texting back, and annoying the other person to get a rise out of them. This usually occurs when you two haven’t set a boundaries and you don’t know where either of you, which can cause problems and confusion. You both need to sit down and have a talk about where you both want to go. Setting this will end all of the confusion and games. Logan Thomas, from Winfield High School, says, “If you both talk, the relationship will always turn out better.”

2. Everyone is on the same page

Sometimes one person is moving faster than the other. Emilie Dillard, from Winfield High School, says, “I was moving faster in my relationship and it caused too much drama. I finally sat down and worked everything out and we are doing better than ever.” When this happens, the other person feels like they are trying harder, or not receiving the appreciation they are giving. In this case, it would be best to have a conversation about the future between you two. You wouldn’t want to be the one saying you are in a relationship when the other person is going off and dating other people. Communication is the best way to get on the same page.

3. Open the line of communication

Speaking of communication, every relationship needs to have certain conversations. You should never be embarrassed to have a conversation with your significant other. Haley Berkbigler, from Winfield High School, says, “I haven’t had a relationship yet, but when I do I know for sure I’m going to make everything clear before we are too serious.” It’s always better to talk and find out the truth. Say what you mean in a respectful way, so it doesn’t cause tension between the two of you.

Anything can happen to better or destroy your relationship. But why waste time on the wrong guy or girl when you could be finding or loving the right one. Just take your time and go over the healthy ways to maintain, and have a successful relationship.