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Every relationship is like a fine thread holding two people together. We must make an effort to enhance this beautiful bond. Two people in a relationship are never the same. This makes it essential to work out goals consciously. Irrespective of how long your relationship has lasted, you must chalk out goals to keep your relationship strong. 

• Goal #1 Always put the other person before 

There is no space for selfishness in a relationship. Putting the other person first makes them feel secure and loved. You too will receive the same in return. Individuality is important, but prioritizing your partner is crucial to relationship building. A bond is nothing but a sense of friction between two souls. To keep this friction active and lively, one has to learn to keep the other person first. For someone in true love, nothing matters more than seeing your loved one cherishing and enjoying the joy, care, and attention they receive from you. 

•  Goal #2 Remember you are partners, not competitors 

There is no space for jealousy and envy between two people in a relationship. You may earn more than your partner does or vice-e-versa, but that shouldn’t mean that you feel jealous of your partner. This will ruin the love you share. Remember, you both are a team. You have got to share all your responsibilities. Understand your needs, communicate your feelings and support each other in all your endeavors. 

• Goal #3 Us is as important as I

We often talk about taking time alone, it is therapeutic and refreshing. In a relationship, the time you spend together is as important as the time you spend alone. Make it a point that you have at least one meal together or take out any part of the day to spend time with your partner. This conscious effort is vital to keep your relationship robust. When your relationship develops into a wedding, responsibilities increase, and taking out time becomes a challenge. Even in such circumstances, try to take out a few moments to spend quality time with your partner. The relationship you share is the base of everything that happens in your life. 

• Goal #4  Talk in the language of love 

If you have to succeed in maintaining a successful and happy relationship, you have got to be an expert in semiotics. Understanding signs is a skill that is very useful in a relationship. Your partner might not communicate everything verbally. For instance, your husband might not be great at communicating his love through letters, but he might be expressing it through some signs. You have to understand these signs to feel love and care. This is the language of love. Understanding and communicating in the language of love makes all the difference and keeps the bond special and meaningful. 

• Goal #5 Experiment and pursue new activities together 

Do not leave any space for boredom. Think of what you both enjoy and make it a point to fulfill all the tasks on your to-do list. It could be a trip or an adventure tour. Find out what you both enjoy individually and then try to fulfill all of these wishes one after the other. This is what companionship is all about. Enjoying new experiences gives you a new rush and this surely rekindles all the excitement and love you both share. 

• Goal #6 The sense of touch should be persistent 

Hugging, cuddling, patting on the head, or holding hands, such physical actions is a must in the relationship irrespective of all other factors. Physically experiencing your love makes your partners feel warm and secure. This sense of touch makes them feel complete. There is nothing like walking back home and putting your arms around your partner after a long stressful day. All your stress goes away and you feel like you are at peace. 

• Goal #7  Cherish and talk optimistically about your bond

Talking about your relationship gives you both a sense of satisfaction and joy. A peculiar aspect of relationships is that it is never the same, it keeps changing with time. Sharing how you feel about your relationship strengthens your bond even further. When you look back and think of how far you have come, you truly realize the beautiful things this relationship has given you. Thinking about the funny stories of the past will make you both crack into laughter.