Relationship Tip: Be honest. Don’t hide things from your partner. Once you have lost your partner’s trust, it’s almost impossible to get it back.

Relationship Tip: Seek to understand, not necessarily agree. Conversations turn to arguments when we’re invested in hearing our partner admit that we’re right.

Relationship Tip: Do the things you did in the first few months you were dating. As time goes on, people tend to get lazy and neglect the relationship.

Relationship Tip: Ask for what you want. Over time, we assume that our partner knows us so well that we don’t need to ask for what we want.

Relationship Tip: Create a weekly ritual to check in with one another. Ask each other what worked, didn’t work, and how to improve things in the relationship.

Relationship Tip: Jealousy can be toxic to relationships. Try to put your jealousy aside, and learn to trust your partner.

Relationship Tip: If you’re feeling angry, take a moment to breathe before you say something you don’t mean.

Relationship Tip: Don’t try to control your partner. You’re choosing to be together, and it’s important you each feel that you are in control of your own lives.

Relationship Tip: Remember to be kind to yourself. When you learn to give yourself a break, it’s easier to learn to give others a break, too.

Relationship Tip: Never be afraid to be vulnerable in front of your partner. Be comfortable in expressing your true feelings.