Thursday's Delight with guest writer: Princess Gracia, Relationship and Love expert.

The 7 things you must do to make a relationship work.

     When you make a commitment to someone, you want it to last. While looking good and providing financial security are the key elements to a succesful relationship. Making memories and sharing are as just as important.

1. Leave the drama at the door. Make your mate feel comfortable around you. And if you do fuss, do so fairly. Don't call him\her names. Don't threaten him/her. Listen. Don't interrupt. If you are too upset to be cool, go to another part of the house or better still leave that place until you calm down.

2. Work on being compassion not judgmental. When you judge someone, you build a wall. Slow your roll and think about what you are going to say---in other words, don't react...respond. Instead of saying, "You moron, why didn't you call first to confirm before booking?" Try a response like this: "honey, next time, maybe it would be best if you had called them first".

3. Separate your emotions from the facts. when feelings get involved in a discussion  it becomes elevated because we are likely to bring in all the ugly pasts. Look at the facts and you may see things clearer and even see your partner's side of story.

4. Don't make assumptions. Ask questions and clarify what really went down or was said.

5. Time is essence. You absolutely have to make time for your mate. That's where the concept of 'Date nights' comes in. Take them on a date, yeah as a woman you can say, 'How can i take him on a date, it's he's job' but you are actully wrong. You can actually suggest you go out then pay for the food. It's not too big. Surprise them with little things. Explore things together and be open to doing things he/she likes. It shows the other person that you care.

6. Express yourself. It's important to show your partner that you care, but you also have to say it, 'I'm sorry you had a bad day' NOT, 'What the hell is wrong with you?'. Go Stevie wonder and just call to say ' i love you'.

7. Observe. Be aware. Make an effort to express your love on a regular basis and you can cultivate a loving relationship that will last a lifetime.


   For further advice and tips on how to make a relationship work, feel free to contact PRINCESS GRACIA
  via Email.           Contact:Princessgraciea@gmail.com