Relationships can be great – they give us someone to spend our time with, help us through tricky times, share the good times & generally build a life with. However, they aren’t always easy and definitely aren’t something that you want to take for granted – so here are 3 important things for any relationship.
Communication
Communication is super important in any relationship – this means talking about how you are feeling & allowing your partner to do the same. Proxeed recently released a campaign surrounding fertility and the difficulties this no doubt brings to any relationship – and the things that can be done to help things along (The Art of Trying).
A situation like this will vary for each relationship, but generally talking about fertility problems with your partner, and possibly someone in a professional capacity, can help.
Making time for Eachother
Making time for loved ones is something that most of us can try to do more of. It isn’t something that we do on purpose but we generally live busy, hectic lives which means that spending time relaxing with the person we care about gets pushed further down the list. The Art of Trying Campaign talks about the pressure problems can put on a relationship so being able to step away from this, take some time out and enjoy each other’s company again is a really good thing – and something you should do whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties or not.
Respect
Respect is something that should be a given, but there might be small ways that you’re not showing this without even realising. For example, not letting your partner know if you’re going to be late home from work or not including them in plans for the weekend. Keeping in touch with your partner and not leaving them wondering where they stand and what is happening is one of the best ways that you can show that you respect them.
Although this article talks about these things in a romantic setting actually family, friends and even working relationships can be improved by paying attention to these things and implementing them where you can. The Art of Trying campaign takes an honest and helpful look at talking through fertility problems, the strain this can put on a relationship and how you can work through them together, as a team – even when things are tough.
*Collaborative post #TheArtOfTrying
Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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