Relationships are of many kinds and take many forms across human beings. Relations can be among family members, friends, and romantic relationships among others.

Healthy relationships must at least poses some qualities like honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and they take effort and compromise from both people. There should not be an imbalance in power, both partners should have equal opportunities in the relationship. Partners respect each other's independence and can make their own decisions without fear of retribution or retaliation.

Love is a basic trait that should thrive in any kind of relationship. It's one of the most profound emotions known to human beings. There are many kinds of love, but many people seek its expression in a romantic relationship. For these individuals, romantic relationships comprise one of the most meaningful aspects of life and are a source of deep fulfillment.

TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS

Family Relationships

These types of relationships comprise immediate family members and relatives. These relationships and bonds are automatic from birth, kinships like brothers, sisters, mothers, or fathers, and naturally cannot be chosen. These groups of people are joined together by blood and have a uniqu strong bond. These can also come about through marriage or adoption such as non-blood aunts and uncles or step-parents.

1Friendships

Friends are people who are not related by blood or any type of special bond except by choosing to stick with each other and interact. Friends are people over time we come to entirely rely upon, trust, respect, care about, and feel that we can confide in and want to spend time with. A good friendship should be built on honesty, support, and loyalty. A friendship is a mutual relationship; for it to exist, both people must see each other as a friend.

2Acquaintances

These are people made to know each because of shared circumstances like work or school. These groups of people more times than not grow to be friends and even more than friends.
For example, they may be a next-door or same-apartment neighbor that you say good morning and good evening too if you bump into them or someone you have seen a few times at a social event but you nothing about them. It is crucial to be polite and respectful to acquaintances as having unified relationships with people around you, such as work colleagues, people from college, neighbors, etc is an important way of avoiding stress or conflict.

3Romantic Relations

A romantic relationship is a deeper relationship with someone you share a substantial bond with. This relationship is a step further from friendships and acquaintances. One in which you feel very deeply enticed to the other person, both to their personality and, often, also physically. This is reciprocated by the other person in the relationship. A romantic relationship is built on trust, loyalty, love, and compassion. A romantic relationship is that which exists between a boyfriend and girlfriend or spouses, and husband and wife in a marriage.

EVERYDAY PROBLEMS IN RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships need several factors to grow and can be quite complicated for many people. Relationships are rewarding and significant for human development.

The nature and health of any kind of relationship from a tender age will shape the kind of people anyone will turn out to be and their view of others and the world at large.

All human beings are in some form of relationship, from primary family relations to friendships. All relations bring about several challenges for those in them. But knowing what makes a relationship work and putting in the right endeavor will see the relationship grow and mature.

1Communication

If people in a relationship can master communication, they’ll be far less likely to experience other common relationship problems. Effective and healthy communication acts as a bridge across all other issues in a relationship.

Maintaining a strong relationship requires constant care and communication Different people communicate differently. You may be quiet while your partner is talkative. Regardless of your communication styles, relationships need effective, regular communication to thrive as a unit.

2Finances

Financial matters cannot be avoided because every need must be met with money. Couples or any other type of relationship be it family will have to differ with the usage of money at some point. The way out is to learn to comprehend each other and accommodate each other. Talk it with those you care about and consent on how to use your money. Financial tensions can lead to disastrous relationship problems when not handled adequately. Research shows that more than half of all couples enter a marriage already in debt. 

It’s wise to have a clear understanding with your partner about who’s accountable for what in terms of money. A basic appropriation is simple to develop and can go a long way toward avoiding undue arguments.

Trust is one of the most important aspects of any relationship. If you’re doubting whether or not you can trust your partner, calmly yet firmly ask them if there’s a reason for concern.

“To start fixing issues in a relationship, the highest levels of success depend on each partner’s willingness to show up and take ownership of their contribution. Having an impartial lens of a professional helps to navigate this journey, but even individually carving out space, having real conversations about issues, and always bringing creative solutions to the table can start the trajectory in a positive direction.”  Talk space therapist Meghan Rice.