5 steps to happiness

Sad to say, but a lot of couples are in relationships where the emotions are like a car’s gas gauge approaching ‘E’. They are not being treated special, nor do they feel special, and so they are left emotionally drained. This can be fixed with these five basic steps.

1. Be selfless

Do not be so full of yourself that you ignore the needs of your partner. Be mindful that your partner has everyday stress and they need you to be considerate and support them emotionally. You can do this by showing appreciation – buying gifts, cooking a meal, taking them on a date.

2. Appreciate them

Nothing beats feeling valued and you do this by being nice, lending support, being there, and providing acts of service.

3. Listen

Lend a listening ear to your partner’s challenges. Do not be so consumed with your own challenges that you ignore their burdens.

4. Be understanding

 When your partner makes a complaint, let them know that you understand why they are irritated. If they’re cheerful about something that happened at work, share in their enthusiasm. We feel loved when we feel heard and understood.

5. Be loving

Hold your partner and kiss them. Physical touch goes beyond the physical, but also to the heart. Sometimes all a person needs is a hug.