Staying power: what makes a good relationship?

Are you in the first stages of a new relationship? If you’re feeling that heady emotion and excitement that a new love can bring, congratulations – that’s a great feeling! Of course, maybe you feel like you’ve been down this road before and you’re a little nervous things might go wrong. Before you start worrying, there are some guidelines that make for strong relationships.

Luckily, if you met through a Latin online dating site, you probably have a few things in common – at least as far as shared cultural identity, backgrounds, or language. It’s great to have some common ground in a relationship – this way, you can better understand and communicate with each other.

There are a few things to keep in mind to keep your relationship moving forward, and to strengthen it as time goes on:

Share your love with friends and family.

There’s no need to hide your excitement or wait until the right time to introduce her to family and friends. If you’re feeling connected, then it’s fine to announce to the world how you feel. (Just be sure that you are both on the same page before you tell everyone your relationship status!)

Be your own person.

While it’s great to feel joined at the hip and able to finish each other’s sentences, you should also keep your own identities and preferences intact. If you like to go dancing while he goes to the gym, there’s no need to give up your passion to start getting involved with his. Make plans with your own friends, separate and apart from him as well as going out as a couple. The more you each grow in your own hobbies and interests, the more you can contribute to your relationship as a whole.

Show affection.

It’s nice to keep that spark of romance alive, even after that initial glow wears off. Show affection to your partner, through touch or by sharing how you feel about them. This keeps the spark alive for the long haul.

Show respect for the family.

Even if you don’t care for his mother, show some respect and understanding. After all, she raised the man that you love, and likely he feels very close to her. Besides, you’d want him to try and get along with your family, especially if you spend a lot of time together. Latin families can be big, close, and a little intimidating for outsiders, so try your best to get along without creating drama for your significant other.

Be passionate.

There’s nothing like passion to fuel a good relationship. And while it goes up and down over time, it’s important to remember why you fell in love in the first place. Be sexy and own your feelings – show him your love and remember to tell her how beautiful you think she is. Little gestures of intimacy can go a long way.