Successful Relationships-A New Years Revelation

With 2010 coming to a close and the excitement of 2011 festivities in the air, now is the perfect time to reflect on our relationships. Since we spend more time together during the holidays, why not take this time to really get to know each other.

Of course we all want our partners to love us the way we want to be loved, but how often do we take into consideration how they want to be loved? Isn’t it more fulfilling to be in a relationship with someone who is happy and fulfilled too, and how do you know if the person you just started dating is a possible soul mate early on in the relationship? In researching this topic I came across two articles that will not only help you narrow down your search for Mr. or Mrs. Right, but also find that deeper connection – your perfect soul mate.

The first article titled “Holiday time is couple time”, written by Amanda Ngudle for iol Lifestyle, shares an exercise to help you select your soul mate prospects. According to Stan Bopape, if you want to get serious about your partner, you should try looking at them occasionally with your head and not your heart.  I recommend reading this one before allowing your relationship to get too serious. It describes the fundamentals needed to help build a successful relationship.

The second article titled “Finding a Soul Mate”, found on Oprah.com not only describes what a soul mate is, but also offers this detailed soul mate checklist to help you find “The One”:

• Do I find this person attractive, am I drawn to them?

• Is this a good person with a good heart?

• Do I respect this person?

• Does this person love children?

• Does this person have the capacity to put others before him or herself? Can he or she empathize with another person’s plight?

• Is this person charitable? Not just in pocket, but in person? Do they give of themselves to others?

• Is this person nonjudgmental?

• Does this person live for something other than the material and the transitory?

• Is this person humble and not arrogant?

• When he or she hurts you, are they forthcoming with an apology?

So whether you’re looking for a date to share that magical midnight kiss on New Year’s Eve, a partner to have fun and spend time with, or the extraordinary love of a soul mate, make sure to check out these articles to help you improve the quality of your relationships.

Have a Safe and Happy New Year,

~ Jessica