Relationship Rules You Should Never Break

The bond that two lovers share isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Every single one of us is a different person and that difference can come in the way of your love life. Relationships can be complicated and demanding.

Although there may not exist a set of universal rules of thumb on how to make a relationship work and ensure its success in the long run, it would still be much easier if there were some guidelines that you could live by to make your relation healthy, happy and long-lasting.

Because there are lines that should never be crossed in a relation, here are a few rules you should ALWAYS follow when you’re dating someone.

* Don’t go chasing someone

Ever been in a relationship where you have to ask someone to do even the simplest of things? Like asking your partner to spend enough time with you? Have you ever felt like you’re going unnoticed in your relationship? Here’s the deal: when you feel like your partner isn’t being as emotionally available as they should be and if they’re shutting you out then don’t run after them.

Sure, you can try, but to try so hard that your relationships turns into a rollercoaster ride where you’re always running after your significant other asking them for their love and attention, is unfair to you. So never, ever, go chasing someone. If they truly love you, they will always be there for you without you reminding them about it asking for it.

* Don’t wait for too long

Everyone you will love will carry their own emotional baggage. People dating each other are no always on the same page about their relationship. If you feel like your girlfriend/boyfriend is struggling to be in it wholeheartedly and really give it their all then even though your love for them will make you want to wait for them and change their ways, don’t ever wait for too long to make that happen.

If your significant other is not truly ready for the relationship, for too long then know that everybody deserves their fair share of second chances but don’t ever wait on someone for too long. Letting someone know your door is always open for them will make them come in and walk out as they please. So, put your foot down, don’t let anyone’s indecisiveness wear you down emotionally and never wait for someone who will keep you hanging.

* Never hesitate to communicate

Don’t ever break the rule of communicating with your partner. Communication is key in a successful relationship. If and when something goes wrong between the two of you, don’t ever shut him/her out and choose not to talk about it.

Letting things bottle up inside you is toxic for you and for your relationship. If something keeps you up at night, no matter how hard you find it to open up to them, make sure you try to do it. Don’t underestimate the power of communication and let it all out. Keeping things to yourself makes room for misunderstandings and frustration. Talk to your loved one so they get their chance of making things right.

* Respect each other’s personal space

Always, always give your partner their personal space. If your partner asks or expresses the need to be left alone then leave them to themselves for a while. Everyone needs a certain level and amount of personal space. Taking someone’s private space and privacy away from them has never resulted in a healthy relationship, it can be damaging than it may seem in the moment. Don’t force the presence of yourself and your relationship onto your significant other. If anything, it’ll only result in them wanting even more personal space than before.

* Don’t hold onto them if they want to be let go

Human nature works in complex and unpredictable ways. If someone falls in love, it doesn’t guarantee that they’ll stay in love. Their emotions for you may not be the same for the rest of their life. If the person you’re in a relationship with have a change of heart at some point, if they feel they can’t do it anymore and they want out then you should let them go.

Because when people fall in love, they fall out of it too. People can be full of love and passion but they can also be somewhat or completely devoid of those feelings and when that happens you have to understand that it’s something very natural. Love is not an obligation so let them go if ever they ever want to walk away from the relationship.