When there is a strong foundation of trust in a relationship, this is a good trait that strengthens a relationship.

Couples who don’t trust each other is nothing new.

There is something that they are worried about.

One partner is worried that their partner is destined to cheat, lie, and steal from them.

Notwithstanding, she chooses to get into a relationship with this partner amid all the doubts because she loves him, and wants a future with him.

When a relationship commences with this premise, it is inherently difficult to maintain it and keep it healthy.

There is constantly doubt and hesitation.

Either party struggles to trust each other, making the relationship unviable over time.

This leads to the failure of the relationship.

You can’t start a relationship on such unsure and untrustworthy footing.

It already sets you up for failure.

The moment any major argument occurs, you would be prone to laying blame on your partner as the bad guy.

When there is a deficit of trust from the onset of a relationship, you set the tone for how the relationship is going to go, and how you are going to handle major issues.

There is no collaboration.

You act on your own volition on what should be done, instead of getting your partner’s opinion.

This is not a relationship.

A relationship is a partnership.

As a partnership, addressing problems and resolving them as a unit is absolutely vital.

If there is a deficit of trust from the onset of a relationship, you lack the foundation to address problems as they arise, and falter under the weight of each unresolved problem.

Maintaining open and consistent communication is a critical trait in any relationship.

People in flailing relationships forget the importance of open and consistent communication with their partner.

They forget that they shouldn’t keep a worrisome issue to themselves, as not addressing it only leads to a compounding of the issues.

You shouldn’t avoid bringing up sensitive topics out of a fear of upsetting your partner.

A good relationship is developed when each partner is fully aware of the good and bad within it.

Communicating consistently brings any issues to light, keeping it from festering until it becomes unsolvable.

The conversations should be raw, not safe.

Refrain from solely sticking to safe conversations.

Express how you feel on a given issue that is troubling you, and make your voice heard.

Never keep an issue within the relationship that is bothering you hidden, with an intention to avoid friction.

This is a massive mistake that too many couples make.

When you are open about an issue and address it head on, you are keeping your relationship honest and open.

This motivates your partner to do the same.

When there is an equal give and take of this, you have a balanced relationship.

An balanced relationship with open and consistent communication is a relationship that lasts.