Must Haves for a Great Relationship

1. Shared sense of humor; lots of laughter and fun 

2. Little gestures of thoughtfulness 

3. Personal space 

(there needs to be separateness in your togetherness)

4. Having the ability to spend hours together 

(simply doing routine or humdrum things) 

5. Having “fairness and respect” rules in place for when you argue or fight 

6. Having an attraction that goes beyond the physical; liking each other, and their personality

7. Believing that your partner has what it takes to live the life that they want to live – believing in them always, and especially when they’re down 

8. Having a relationship that’s built on trust, openness, honesty and faithfulness. 

TJ

Some Things to Remember…

1. Waiting and not knowing is a major part of life.

2. Often, what we fear never happens in the end.

3. We all have our flaws; everyone is on a journey.

4. Expect to get things wrong and to mess things up every now and then.

5. A good and trustworthy friend truly is a gift and someone to treasure.

6. Treat yourself and others with kindness and respect.

7. Be patient in your struggles because they often teach important lessons.

8. Believe you have the courage to create the life you want, and go do it.

TJ