10 Ways To Hurt Less And Love More In Relationship!

By- Shreya Sharma

“Loving more and hurting less” involves being less selfish in your relationship. A relationship does not work on one person’s efforts. It requires love, efforts and commitment from both sides. And if you are putting in your efforts, do not be surprised if you are left alone one day. Put in your efforts to make your partner feel happy without compromising and you will see that they are also putting in their efforts to make things work. This will lead to a happier and beneficial relationship. Here are 10 ways to hurt less and love more in a relationship.

1. Be mindful

Always keep your partner’s feeling in mind. You may think that it has been years that you are together and you know your spouse well, but do not forget that they are individual beings and have their own emotions and feelings. Your partner has opinion of his own that you should consider before making a decision.

2. Give up control

You may cling to your spouse without realizing it. Trying to control your loved one is a natural process especially when you are trying to take the relationship in a certain direction. You may have good intentions, but controlling your partner is only going to hurt them. Do not control the flow of your relationship.

3. Support them

You should always support your partner with their decisions and push them towards achieving them. Prove that you are selfless and care about your partner’s happiness. This is sure to make your relationship survive.

4. Have an open mind

Being in a relationship is like filling the missing pieces and completing one another. Stop trying to change them and be open minded about things. Accept that they can think differently. Have an open minded mind and respect the differences.

5. Listen to them and do not act

All you need to do is listen to what your partner is saying and not react negatively. Give them the freedom to make mistakes and fix them up on their own. Offer them shoulder to cry on and listen to them carefully.

6. Say or do something nice

Make efforts daily to say or do something nice for your partner. Tell him you love him and appreciate him for his efforts. Surprise him or compliment him to make things great in your relationship. Appreciate his gestures that you like.

7. Be vulnerable

Sometimes you just have to be a bigger person in argument and accept that you are wrong. Show your vulnerable side as it does not make you weak. He will love you even more.

8. Accept changes

Change is the only constant. Look at how you have changed within years. If your partner wants to do something different, let him do that. Sure it will be difficult to accept a new routine, but support your partner’s decision. Let the positive changes flow in your relationship.

9. Learn to forgive

People make mistakes. So, learn to forgive your partner. It could for something really silly or something serious. Forgiveness will make your relationship happy. If you cannot forgive them, it is better you leave them.

10. Share

Communication is the key to a healthy relationship. share your hopes, dreams, faults with your partner. When you open up the channels of communication, you will encourage your partner to do the same. This will result in an open and honest relationship.