Have you ever considered why some people are in a happy relationship although they face several difficulties in their life while others who are in more ideal situations are less happy? What is the key to a happy relationship? The answer to this question is your emotional balance. Knowing how to manage effectively your emotions means that you are able to control them. You know how to handle positively the challenges which may come up in your relationship. That way you maintain a positive attitude in your relationship without coming into conflict.

But how can your relationship be emotionally balanced if you aren’t emotionally balanced yourself? To cultivate your emotional balance and enjoy love, trust, appreciation and excitement in your relationship apply the following tested practices:

1. Focus on what’s going on in your life with positivity. How do you interpret what’s happening to you? Begin to give positive interpretations to whatever is going on in your life and focus on what goes well in general. Even if you have to deal with a serious issue, focus only on its resolution.
2. Observe the way you speak. Is your daily vocabulary that of a positive person? Replace all the negative words you use with positive ones. For example, instead of saying “I’m struggling” say “I’m succeeding”. Neuroscience confirms that using positive words more often may positively activate the brain function centers, reinforcing the production of some neurochemical substances which facilitate stress control.
3. Take care of your body and its physical condition. Your body is the vehicle which will lead you to emotional balance. How often do you smile? To what extent do you use the 80 muscles of your face expressing joy and curiosity just like when you were a kid? Do you stand with your shoulders and chest out, having self-confidence and self-respect? To what extent does your body posture indicate you’re open to positive things? Do you accept life abundance as you associate with other people? What is your diet and how often do you exercise?

The above practices enable you to charge yourself daily with positivity and to convey it to your relationship. What will be a couple’s relationship when their emotional balance is average? What will it be when their emotional balance is positive and strong? How will they interact with each other? The answer is yours!!!