For an emotionally balanced mindset and a life that is healthy and joyous, meaningful relationships are essential. Be it a friendship, romantic relationship, or simply companionship, the quality of the bond is important, as a toxic bond will leave everlasting wounds. In a healthy relationship, you will…
- Feel effortless being in it and never feel competitive.
- Always feel appreciated.
- See their actions and words aligning themselves.
- Never feel drained or full of self-doubt.
- Feel heard, validated, understood, and accepted for who you are.
- See mutual respect from each other.
- Experience trustworthiness.
- Never be judged for your weaknesses or mistakes.
- Never have your insecurities triggered by them.
- Feel safe to be vulnerable with them, to be sensitive around them.
- Be able to communicate honestly even during the hardest times.
- Be encouraged to feel, heal, and grow.
- See listening going both ways.
- Always make efforts to spend quality time with you.
- Feel comfortable sharing your stories with them.
- Be celebrated for both your big and small achievements.
- Always learn good things to grow as a person.
- Be educated with new things without feeling any less.
- Be able to maintain healthy boundaries.
- See your boundaries being respected.
- Be understood during your antisocial phases.
- Have time and space whenever you need.
- See them apologizing and making things better if you ever get hurt by their words or actions.
- Be supportive of all your dreams, passions, and interests.
- Never feel controlled, belittled, or discouraged.
- Never see them being sarcastic about things you get excited about.
- Never feel left out.
- Be cared for.
- Find a shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold when walking along difficult paths.
- Always be uplifted, and find hope to hold onto in the darkest moments.
- Always find the world worth living in.
Because sometimes, it’s you and your inner circle against the cruel world!
Written by: Rtr. Gayanjalee de Silva
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