Relationships are an important part of our lives. They can be a cornerstone of our happiness, resilience and longevity.

In a relationship, two people share a common goal of living together for the foreseeable future and are committed to spending time together, nurturing their connection, and communicating freely. They may use identifiers like boyfriend, girlfriend or partner to represent their relationship to others.

Committed relationships are typically long-term romantic relationships that require work from both partners for the relationship to thrive. They also have a deep level of trust that allows each person to be their own person, while still maintaining a sense of connection and emotional intimacy with their partner.

A healthy relationship is one that involves lots of affection, sex and physical intimacy. It is a special relationship that should light up the inside of both people and bring out their best qualities.

There should be no day that passes when partners don’t say a kind word to each other or hug and kiss. They should also be in awe of their partner’s looks, enjoy exploring their bodies and enjoy spending time with them.

Disagreements and friction are natural parts of any relationship, but if you feel resentment and irritation, it could be time to rethink your relationship. It’s also important to remember that love is not a sure thing in life, and that no matter how hard you try, you might not always get what you want.