Factors That Affect A Happy Relationship - 959 Words

Running head: FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP 1 Factors that Contribute to a Happy Relationship Stephanie Bartlett Psych 3- Fall 2015 College of the Redwoods FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP 2 By focusing on what factors contribute to making our relationships happy and healthy, rather than what goes wrong in them, we can try to improve our current relationships and prepare for future relationships. In this research paper, I am going to apply my focus to intimate and romantic relationships, although many of these factors can be applied to other types of relationships A long-term and satisfying relationship is not merely a matter of finding someone who can make one happy. It†¦show more content†¦Over the years, these studies have come up with some trends that help us better understand what sets a long lasting relationship apart from one that ends quickly. A lot of this is common sense, but that doesn’t mean an occasional reminder wouldn’t help. Starting with the foundations and basics of a healthy and happy relationship, commitment FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP 3 to the relationship and acceptance and attraction to the other are key factors. Similar background, friendship and love and also general ingredients for intimacy. Treating one’s partner like a good friend, handling conflicts in a gentle and positive manner, and being able to repair after conflicts and negative interactions. Fighting, when it airs grievances and complaints can be one of the healthiest things a couple can do for their relationship. A lasting partnership results from a couple’s ability to resolve the conflicts that are inevitable in any relationship. People grow in their relationships by reconciling their differences, but there is much more to a successful relationship than knowing how to fight well. As long as there is 5 times as much positive feelings and interactions between partners, the relationship is likely to be stable over time. A key to keeping the magic alive in an intimate relationship is finding ways to promote the positive. How couples handle good news may matter more to their relationship than their