Build A Secure Relationship
Build a secure relationship. Admitting the flaws where improvement is needed isn’t a sign of failure in a relationship, but an intentional step towards success. Focusing on those areas can build a more supportive, compassionate, and joyful marriage. Turn your tribulations into triumphs and experience growth from hard and continuous honest work.
Use this guide to grow and build what you would like to see in your relationship.
- Start by checking off your relationship strengths. (be true to yourself)
- Circle the areas you would like to improve.
- Put a star next to the area you most want to improve and focus for one week on improving this area. Keep going. When you believe they’ve been mastered, check again. Continuous growth always manifests itself – set a day to start, take notes.
Secure relationships involve the following:
- Safety and trust
- Open communication
- Empathy
- Emotional accessibility
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Co-regulations
- Shar4ed goals and values
- Constructive conflict resolution
- Physical affection
- Consistency and reliability
- Playfulness and fun
- Attachment security (“I know you are there for me”)
When discerning growth, don’t let go. Allow it to become a lifestyle change for a better you which flows into a better marriage. Take time to nourish your relationship for continued success.