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Happy couples aren\u2019t perfect, and they certainly aren\u2019t always happy.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no scientific method to achieve happiness in a relationship\u2014no formula to follow, and definitely no love potion to take. But there are habits that can help a couple be happy despite the ups and downs they go through together.<\/p>\n

1. They spend time away from each other<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to be joined on the hips all day, everyday, to prove that you love each other. You both need to do your own thing. While it\u2019s necessary to grow inward together, there\u2019s also a necessity to grow outward individually. There\u2019s a fear that you\u2019ll grow apart once you branch out into different things, but it\u2019s the changes that you go through separately that will bring spice to the relationship.<\/p>\n

2. They share the same interests, but not everything<\/h2>\n

To be compatible with each other, your interests don\u2019t need to match 100{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c}. However, it\u2019ll be good if you find common interests. Be it liking the same types of movies, listening to the same kinds of music, or reading the same book genre, it\u2019ll do wonders to the dynamics of your relationship. And if you don\u2019t have much in common, it\u2019s important to go exploring and find activities that you\u2019ll both enjoy. Look for activities you both can enjoy. Besides being an addition to your chest of knowledge and hobbies, it’s a great way to improve communication with your partner.<\/p>\n

3. They maintain healthy communication lines<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not necessary that your partner knows where you are 24\/7 and it\u2019s not practical to inform them what you\u2019re doing every minute of everyday. But still, it\u2019ll be nice for you to tell them if you\u2019re going out with friends or if you have a sudden business trip. This way, you can reduce their cause for worry when they suddenly can’t reach you.<\/p>\n

With many means of communication available to us today, it\u2019s almost impossible not to make a simple call or to send a simple text message to inform your partner about the big events of your day.<\/p>\n

4. They respect each other\u2019s privacy<\/h2>\n

Couples share secrets, happiness and burdens with each other, but it doesn\u2019t mean they have to share everything. There are things that you, as a person, would love to keep to yourself. There are things you aren\u2019t comfortable sharing with anyone else, even to your partner, and that\u2019s perfectly okay.<\/p>\n

Happy couples respect each other\u2019s private thoughts and emotions. When you want to know something from your partner, it\u2019s alright to ask and wait patiently till they tell you the answer at their own time, when they\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n

5. They laugh together<\/h2>\n

Happy couples laugh a lot, mostly because they enjoy each other\u2019s company. You need to find someone who can make you laugh and appreciate your sense of humor at the same time. No matter how bad your day gets, when you have someone who knows exactly what to say to chase away the dark clouds, everything suddenly turns out all right.<\/p>\n

A couple who knows how to tease each other and know when not take each other too seriously can find the funniest thing even in the dreariest situations. Though it\u2019s important to know when to be serious, it\u2019s just as necessary to know when it\u2019s time to crack that inside joke.<\/p>\n

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Happy couples aren\u2019t always happy, but they find ways to go back to their happy place.<\/p>\n

To be happy in a relationship, there’s no format to follow. There’s no guidebook that every couple must try to abide. But happiness doesn’t have to be elusive, and it doesn’t have to be more complicated than rocket science or genetic engineering. It’s about trying to figure out what will make your partner happy, and at the same time, considering your happiness in the process.<\/p>\n

About the author:<\/em><\/p>\n

Jane Galvez is a writer and co-founder of Manillenials.com<\/a>. She’s a digital marketing specialist who enjoys reading YA contemporary novels and watching bad television on her free time. She blogs at Oh My Janey<\/a>, where she posts about books, travels and life in between.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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