What Makes A Relationship Soar?
Terez 
Have you ever observed birds flying high? They seem to effortlessly defy gravity to soar into the blue.
No cares.
No worries.
No burdens.
Being in love can make you feel as though you are flying far above everything too.
But what is it about certain couples who seem to continually ascend to new heights? Why do other couples hit turbulence, and take a nose-dive straight into the ground?
These questions often have complex answers, but there are some common denominators to couples who seem to stay aloft:
1. They are best friends They truly enjoy each other's company. They confide in each other. They admire and respect each other. They laugh and cry together. While passion is also essential to a successful relationship, it does wax and wane over time. Ultimately, friendship is the bond which holds everything together.
2. Life's adversities brings them closer, not tears them apart Being in love is easy when there are clear, sunny skies. It's when the storm clouds gather that the bonds between a couple are really tested. What happens if one partner loses a job? Falls seriously ill? Suffers a death in the family? How a couple handles adversity together speaks volumes regarding their chances for going the distance.
3. They feel accepted in the relationship Acceptance creates emotional vulnerability which is essential for real intimacy. However, intimacy's growth can be stunted in an environment filled with judgement, scorn, and harsh criticism.
4. High-flying couples nurture their joy These couples realize the life-affirming, healing power of joy and laughter. They understand life is too short to take themselves too seriously. They make it a priority to stop and smell those roses. Besides, having a sense of humor is sexy!
5. Their core values complement each other Soaring couples want similar things out of life. It's very difficult to create a healthy, happy relationship if core values don't fit. For example, one partner doesn't like children, but the other can't wait to start a family - Houston, we have a problem. Having complementary values ensures both partners are on the same page, and headed in the same direction.
These five traits are core characteristics of high-flying relationships, but there are more. What would you add to the list? Why?
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