7 Keys to a Healthy Relationship

Psychology Today has a great article on the 7 keys to a healthy relationship. Click here for the full article by Dr. Stephanie Sarkis. Despite what we see on Facebook, no relationship is perfect — I like to blame the kids. Look how happy I was before we had them! In the moment you find yourself Googling “Exit Strategy” try remembering these 7 points. Look at them as ways to get back to good, or as a reminder of all that was good in the first place.

1 – Mutual Respect — Aretha knew what she was talking about.
2 – Arguing, Not Fighting — Be more specific.
3 – Agreement on Sex — Tough one.
4 – Agreement on Parenting — Easy one – it’s us against them.
5 – Equality with Money — I need to go back to work – skipping this one for now.
6 – Common Goals and Values — Goal: get through the day. Values: Love and wine.
7 – Fun — When you can’t cry, laugh. When you can’t laugh, get a babysitter.