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Are you satisfied to stumble along in the dark not knowing which way your relationship is headed? Or do you want to live the long lasting love affair of your dreams? I know I would choose option two and I am sure that you would too. However it is surprising how many people just stumble along without any clear direction.
Having a clear direction is very important if you want to reach that much desired destination. So the question is how do you set a clear direction and create the love you really want?
Creating the love life you really want is all about putting principles and techniques into place that form solid foundations for the way your relationship works. The principles and techniques then act as the map that will head you in the right direction, they keep the ship sailing on course.
So what kind of things are we talking about here, what exactly are principles and techniques? Principles set the standard for the way in which things work within the relationship. Techniques are a set of procedures and skills you can use to develop the expertise and ability to handle anything that comes your way. This may sound complicated but it is not. All we are talking about is how you love someone properly, ways to love, practices you put in place, that kind of thing.
So here are a few things to get you started.
1. Change your focus (technique)
Are you self centered, or just a bit selfish? Most people are so do not worry. But the important thing is that in your relationship you sometimes need to change your focus. Try to focus on your partner instead, on their interests and their needs, focus on giving, truly giving from your heart. Believe it or not, the more you give the more you receive.
2. Treat your love right (principle)
Treat your love the way you want to be treated. I am sure you have heard a saying like this before and that is because it is absolutely true. In order to get the best out of your relationship you have to treat your love right, always.
3. Be supportive not competitive (principle)
Your partner is your ally, not your enemy. Do not try to compete with them. Competition will only lead to frustration and resentment. Instead practice providing complete support for your partner.
4. Turn expectation into appreciation (technique)
How many things do you expect from your partner? I bet there are many things that you think are part of their job description criteria. Jobs you expect them to do, things you expect them to say, ways you expect them to be, act, and do? These expectations are creating a barrier between you and love. They are not creating an environment for love to grow. Instead start trying to show appreciation for all the things your partner does for you. It is amazing how this little technique can turn your relationship around.
These are only a few shortened examples of the things you can do to create the love you really want. A few principles and techniques to start to set a clear direction, a definite map that you can set sail against. Believe me, once you understand how to put them in place you will see that they really do work. They change things in your relationship for the better.
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This article is contributed by Jedha Dening. Relationship expert and personal development enthusiast with a passion for sharing skills, knowledge, advice, encouragement and inspiration to improve your relationships with others and yourself and achieve more happiness and fulfillment in life.
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