By Naomi Salami

Many relationship experts and blogs limit their message to enlightening readers about relationship red flags. Due to this, the majority of people now simply look for warning signs of trouble in relationships. Don’t get us wrong; recognising warning signs in a relationship is important since it shows how compatible you are with your partner. But many now look out for just the problems and lose sight of the positive signs in a present or potential relationship, which causes doubt and anxiety.

Green flags are indications that your relationship is healthy and still has room for growth. The fundamental green flags you should watch out for in your relationship have been meticulously compiled by us.

Here are four green flags you should probably look out for in your relationship.

1. Honest communication: Not everyone appreciates being brutally honest and that makes sense because doing so would be perceived as putting a significant portion of oneself on show. But bear in mind that a committed partnership between two people is necessary for an intimate connection to exist. Being entirely honest with one another strengthens your relationship and demonstrates that you appreciate one another. If someone completely opens up to you, it indicates that they have faith in you, and this is not a sign of weakness but rather a major strength.

2. Mutual Respect and Support: A partnership that doesn’t have mutual respect and support ingrained in it is doomed to failure. Both partners should be able to support each other’s dreams, goals, and aspirations and should have an equal voice at the table. A partner that encourages you to be your best self is one you should maintain.

3. Great listening skills: Avoid choosing a partner who only talks and never listens. Being in a relationship is like being in a two-way system where you can both express your emotions and difficulties and receive support from one another.

An example would be meeting someone on the first date and you’ve both been in the date spot for an hour and you haven’t been able to get a word in. This is a very big turn-off for anybody. Trust us, if you are in a relationship where your partner is go-to whenever you need someone to listen, you’re in luck.

4. Help improve personal growth: A healthy relationship maintains a healthy balance between the relationship and each partner’s different life rather than stifling each person’s uniqueness. If your relationship is missing this trait, you need to go back to the drawing board immediately because your personal growth contributes to your overall happiness. Personal growth includes setting healthy boundaries which involves letting your partner know what you are and aren’t ok with.

As humans, we occasionally lose sight of what is truly important in a relationship because of our drive to emotionally connect with others. Although these are encouraging indicators, green flags do not totally ensure a good partnership. Every relationship is different in and of itself and has individual components that make it work. To develop a strong and lasting connection with your partner, it’s critical to build trust and communicate honestly.

Naomi Salami is a Content Manager with Meiza Nigeria.

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