How to gain your partner’s respect and maintain it in a relationship
Many times when the discussion of trust in relationships is brought up, it is often limited to ‘make sure you respect your partner’ and not much else.
How does one respect their partner? These 7 steps provide all the assistance needed.
1. Give love but never give power
You can give your partner everything they could ever ask for, but if they don’t show any appreciation for your love then it means that you are giving your power away.
2. Always be mindful to keep a balance
Be generous with love but do not put up with bad behaviour. If you’re constantly putting up with your partner’s bad behaviour, the relationship will deplete you. You need to make sure that you stand up for yourself and your needs and tell them what they need to do differently. This will help you gain their respect.
3. Respect yourself so that others can respect you
Respect yourself first because, without self respect, you may not get respect in a relationship. Self knowledge and radical self acceptance lead to more self respect.
4. Know yourself and your needs
When you know your good side and you know you’re not so good at something, you will understand how others see you. If you know what you want out of life, you’ll find ways to get those things. So, learn to identify your strengths and weaknesses and use these to your advantage. This will help you attract respect in a relationship.
5. Accept your partner, accept yourself
We should try to accept ourselves as well as our partners. Create a safe space to talk about your problems, and you should definitely listen to them.
6. Do not be quiet if disrespected
If you’re treated badly, you should speak up. You should never allow yourself to be belittled, especially if you’re not in the wrong. If you keep quiet, you’re only encouraging this behaviour and losing your respect in the relationship.
7. Seek help from family
It’s important for you to seek help from family members if things are unmanageable and you know that you’re being disrespected. It doesn’t matter whether you’re married or living together; know that you always have support from your loved ones and you can rely on them in times of need. Talking to them will help you regain confidence and respect in a relationship.
