For That Special Someone

One of the artists I enjoy listening to, Ed Sheeran. 

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I wanted to share some of the things I believe are important to me in a relationship:

• Don’t get into a relationship just to be with someone, get into a relationship because there is potential for something special.

• Don’t get into a relationship if you’re not willing to compromise, get into a relationship because you are willing to bend a little to achieve happiness for both. Who wants to be in a relationship where only one person is happy?

• Don’t expect things to change if you don’t communicate, communication is needed to express what’s important to you in an easy and efficient way. People can’t always read minds even if they are good at reading signs.

• Don’t think in terms of black and white too much, think about all the possible ways of achieving happiness for both. There are many shades of grey in between, you just got to find the right shade for the both of you.

• Don’t get into a relationship if you’re not willing to learn, get into a relationship if you understand that perfection comes from learning. Learn from all situations and not just a specific one.

• Take the time to find out what you need in a relationship, no one wants to be with someone who can’t make up their mind.

• Don’t get into a relationship if you’re not willing to work hard for it, get into a relationship if you are willing to put in the work each and every day.

• Look for someone with the same beliefs and insight as you. It will save you a lot of time from learning those important areas, so you can use that time learning something else about them.

• Learn how to be honest and open minded when it comes to the things important to you or them. Try not to judge, it can help you understand each other a lot faster.

• People make mistakes sometimes, we are only human. Forgiveness and understanding that a few mistakes is not worth more than the relationship. But with forgiveness you must be able to learn. No one wants a person that keeps making the same mistakes.

• Learn how to change for the good of the relationship. People change all the time but they have the choice of who they want to change to.

• Have trust and patience. The mind can be our greatest enemy sometimes. Trust in the heart and know who holds it.

• Having good morals and a passion in life. It shows that you have spent time to become confident and understand that there is more to life than just you. Confidence is what a lot of people look for in a relationship.

• Learn how to be more compassionate, understanding each other is vital to a lasting relationship. It also helps you be more considerate of one other in certain situations.