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How consistency is important in relationships

by Angela Diggs

Created on: June 02, 2009   Last Updated: June 25, 2009

Being consistent is best for growing connections.

Consistency is vital in a relationship because it enables two people to have an even flow of chemistry during the inception of the connection.

The foundation of a growing relationship is connection and intimacy. In order for a relationship to be successful, the two people involved must be consistent.

When one or two people is inconsistent, this breaks the equilibrium of the bond. Consistency takes place when two people are continuously honest, open and balanced with one another. When a couple is able to have intimacy on a regular basis, this sets the stage for a strong relationship. Intimacy is the act of sharing person feelings with another person. When two people are emotionally open to one another, they often get to know each other better. The flow is there and this will lead to a long lasting union.

Basically, consistency helps to create the frame work for what is to come in the relationship. Two people will know what to expect with someone if they keeping it real with them.

Honesty

It is no secret that honesty is important in a relationship. In any relationship, honesty plays an important role. Honesty is truthfulness. When a person is real and true, this breeds trust. Trust is even better because it brings the bond closer. However, trust is very delicate and must not be taken lightly. In order for a person to maintain trust, they must continue to be honest with the person they are with.

Communication

Keeping the lines of communication open on a regular basis is the best way to maintain consistency in a relationship. Communication breeds intimacy if it is executed correctly. Speaking and listening are involved, however listening is more important because it sends two messages in one to the other person. For one, it conveys to other person they you care about what they have to say. The second things listening does is allow the person to get to know the other better. This is where closeness comes in. Once a person has opened up, the other person will feel closer than ever and want to do the same.

Balance

Consistency provides balance in the relationship. Balance is equal. Both people are heading in the same direction and they have even communication. Basically, they are on the same page emotionally, physically and spiritually. When these factors are in place, this makes for a better relationship.

It does not take much for two people to have balance and stability within their relationship. However, the right combination is more complicated and two people must have a certain amount of certain elements in order for it to be prosperous.

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