10 most important things in any relationship

Ok, so I found this website that gives you writing prompts, and this is one of them. How fun!

1) God - I think without God being #1 any relationship will be struggling.

2) Trust - Trust is vital in any relationship. You have to trust your significant other or friend or co-worker. Without a level of trust you will never really feel at ease and get to be the real you.

3) Humor - Ok This one is high up for me because if I dont laugh with someone, something is wrong. I love to laugh and be silly and have fun and I think that is so important for everyone to do. It makes life better. It makes life fun and it feels good.

4) Honesty - sometimes honesty hurts, but after some time you will be thankful for it. Honesty is so very important, but the key is to speak the truth in LOVE and so many people just speak the truth without regard to anyones feelings.

5) Communication - HUGE!!! Communication is vital. Ask for what you need and want and talk about what is upsetting you or what you dont like, talk and talk some more.

6) Respect - Basically boils down to treating others how you want to be treated. Right??? Remember your momma teaching you that, then somehow we seem to disregard that as we get to be adults.

7) Humility - You really dont have to win every argument. Seriously. Even if you are 100% sure you are right...... just shut up and drop it and move on sometimes....ya know. Is it worth fighting about who forgot to do this or who said that.

8) Patience - Take a deep breath and be patient. There will be things that annoy you, but those are the things that make the other person "them", so get used to it and get over it. Dont try to make them change who they are so you wont be annoyed. Stop, slow down and be patient. It is so satisfying to slow down sometimes and not be in such a rush with life. Being patient with people is very satisfying.

9) Alone Time- I also think it is important to have time alone, for some solitude.....some reflecting and some God time. You have to be content in your own skin to be a great person in any relationship.

10) Have a hobby - I think everyone needs a hobby. Period! :-D