In fact, divorce rates are declining, especially in younger couples, possibly because they tend to marry later in life than members of previous generations did. This suggests that more people are taking the time to find healthier relationships based on love and respect rather than getting hitched...

When you fail to respect your partner, you prevent yourself from getting honest respect from them in return.

Your failure creates an environment where your partner can't be their best. Just as important, you put yourself in that same environment, where love is more like a d...

If you don't see anything to respect about your partner, why would you be with them? You probably do believe there's something admirable about them. Perhaps you just haven't thought about it much. If not, now's a great time.

First, remember that they deserve basic h...

Relationships can be hard work and are even more difficult when you feel disrespected 🤦‍♀️

When a relationship is built upon a foundation of love and respect, you and your partner can create a relationship that builds you both up to be stronger, happier, and more f...

At this point, you may be thinking that you'll have to pretend to be someone you aren't to build respect and love.

You don't!

All you need to do is build your respect for them. When you do, the rest is just a matter of learning the right ways to sho...

Another key is one that we often take for granted: wait to get into a relationship until you meet someone that you respect.

When we face pressure to be in a relationship from friends, the media, or even from within ourselves, it can be easy to start a relationship with som...

Many of us feel the need to be in a relationship, so we rush into one.

This can lead to people being in unhealthy relationships that don't meet their needs. It can be difficult to know with certainty what constitutes an unhealthy relationship. Thinking that a bad relationship is bet...

The philosopher Kant stated that everyone deserves basic respect just by being human.

To feel respected is to feel safe, accepted as you are, valued, and encouraged to be your highest, truest self.

When you feel respect for someone, you naturally wan...

Prioritizing respect isn't just about avoiding a bad relationship. It offers many positive benefits for you individually and for you and your partner as a couple.

A respectful love relationship can help each of you as individuals by:

• Giving you an emotionally saf...

Most people have an idea of what their perfect partner would be like. This ideal image doesn't help you build respect for your partner.

Set it aside, and see your partner for who they are. Instead of complaining that they aren't what you would like them to be, celebrate them as the...

Everyone knows what love is; they just don't know how to describe it.

Several psychologists have developed theories to explain love and what it means in our lives.

For example, Freud described true love as finding your "ego ideal," a substitute for one's perfect image of onese...

Respect is important in all human relationships.

If you don't respect someone, you can at least give them basic human respect or respect the role they play.

True respect, however, is especially important in love relationships. Because lasting love relationships help ...

When you truly love someone, you want the best for them. If you want to give them your best, it stands to reason that you have to give them your utmost respect.

How do you do that?

You do it by the way you think about them, express yourself, and behave towar...

You'll never know just how admirable your partner is if you don't take note of what they do, how they behave, and what they accomplish. Build your respect by noticing their triumphs. Notice which of their achievements makes them happiest. Be aware of their unique characteristics....

Your respect will impact your partner more when you communicate it well. Let them know what you admire about them. Show them how happy you are when they accomplish something that impresses you.

You can communicate through words or looks of approval.

Your partner may help you in many ways. They may encourage you to do your best. They may help you in practical ways, too, like supporting you while you advance in your education or your career.

No matter what they do for you though, don't lose sight of their value i...

Every action is a choice.

Think before you act.

Choose behaviors that show your respect.

Give them a reason to feel safe with you by not attacking them verbally or physically.

Make time to be with them.

Join them in celebrating their achievements.

Be poli...

• Are they naturally friendly, humorous, wise, or serene?
• What about their achievements?
• What have they done that impresses you?
• What are they good at?
• Are they a great artist, parent, businessperson, or home decorator?
• Are they able to do things others ...