Want a healthy relationship? These are basic rules to apply if you want an immediate change

If you are in a relationship, I just want to hail you from this side because I know you are putting work into it and it is not as easy as it looks.

Trust me I know(Do not ask how biko)

Today, I want to try and help you small, you know, to make this a little easier for you and your partner to navigate. Here are basic rules that will help your relationship be a healthy one.

Continue appreciating your partner: Never stop showing your partner how grateful you are to have them in your life. Never let all those small gestures go unnoticed as appreciation makes your partner feel important and loved, and it shows your partner that you truly care.
Arguments should happen in private: Arguing in front of family, friends, co-workers, or strangers is bad for both of you. It makes everyone around you uncomfortable and brings other people and their nosiness into your business.
Leave the past be in the past: This is very important if you have any hopes of having a healthy and prosperous relationship. You must learn to forgive and forget past mistakes. Do not keep bringing up an error that your partner made long ago.
Communicate, communicate and communicate some more: Yes, communication is really the lifeline to a healthy relationship. If you avoid communication, it allows tension to build, which will lead to a very unhealthy relationship.
Fighting fair: Saying they will be no fights in a relationship is simply saying both parties are lying to each other. Every single couple fights, but the difference is healthy couples fight fair and that includes using a calm tone, being respectful, avoiding name-calling and yelling, and leaving past arguments in the past.
Never take their freedom away: Freedom is a very essential part of a relationship. Your partner needs to know that they are still free to live their own life while still having your love and support. It is obvious to state that relationships have boundaries, so they are not free to do whatever they want, but as long as they are staying within the boundaries, then freedom shouldn’t be a problem.
Make trust the foundation of your relationship: Trust your partner in all aspects of your relationship and build from that foundation. If there isn’t any trust, there is no reason to be in a relationship with your partner. It’s that simple.