Relationship Grit

11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship

(Jon)

1. Heal together. Talk about your pasts. Talk about your issues. Be vulnerable with each other and talk about the wounds you brought into the relationship so you can heal those wounds together. I'm not saying to do this on your first date, but over time you want your relationship to be a safe place where you can nurture and love each other, heal and grow together.
2. Give each other strength. Looking back on my life and marriage, there's no way I could have done it without Kathryn. Her love, support, belief, and encouragement gave me strength. She believed in me when no one else did and gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams. Make it your goal to make each other better and give each other the strength to be all you are meant to be.
3. Be willing. You have to be willing to change. When Kathryn gave me the ultimatum, I looked at myself and my life and realized she was right. I was willing to change and it led me to do the work I do now. Because I was willing, I became a positive influence on my wife, children, and others. So be willing to improve and grow. You'll benefit your marriage, your life, and the world.
4. Make your relationship a priority. Make it a priority to invest in your relationship rather than take from the relationship. Focus on giving to—instead of taking from—each other and you will build a strong relationship. Countless things will distract you from your relationship if you let them, so remember what matters most. Focus ...