R.E.S.P.E.C.T

Respect- no relationship can go without it.
Why is it that so many people forget this one important factor when building a relationship? Overlooking this key ingredient may be fine in the beginning, but very soon it will catch up with you.

In any relationship we all want the same thing respect. You want to be with someone who will support you in everything you do and in turn you will support them in that same way. When you appreciate someone, they should not only tell you, but show you. You can tell someone they are great all day long, but until you actually show them, words are useless. Also, if you do not have respect for someone, how can they have respect for you?

Many guys as well as girls often lack this in relationship from the very beginning. Which is one of the many reasons they fell in relationships. Of course no 2 minds think alike, but it's important to realize this, and value others opinions even if it's different from your own. Respect not only means having respect for the other person, but also having respect for yourself. If someone treats you like a jerk, don't be a doormat, respect yourself.

"You should be with someone who treats you well all the time." --no explanation needed here. Have standards, it's the only way to figure out the respect you have for yourself, and make others realize how they should respect you. Showing respect for someone can mean calling when you say you will. This gesture may be quit simple, but it's a small step that leads towards ultimate respect. Remember relationships are about building and growing.

If something upsets you, or you didn't like the way someone behaved, tell them.. no need to let things slide, over time you will just be hurting yourself. Remember, no one is a mind reader, and it's the only way for others to discover your standards. However, common gestures of respect need not be explained. If the person you are with, doesn't know these simple things by now, they are never gonna get it. (You know what common courtesy and respect is).

Lastly, don't make excuses for someone who doesn't treat you with respect. In the long run you are only disrespecting and hurting yourself. The sooner you stop making excuses for your significant other, the better.