Are you in the relationship you deserve? 3 questions reveal the truth

According to a report in Psychology Today, the answers to the following three questions can help you understand where you stand in your relationship. If you answer "yes," you're likely in a safe and healthy relationship. However, if you answer "no," you may be accepting less than you deserve. 1. DO YOU FEEL TRULY APPRECIATED?

According to a 2023 study published in the journal Current Opinion in Psychology , feeling appreciated isn't just an individual emotion; it's a two-way experience. In other words, how clearly you feel appreciated depends on how clearly your partner expresses it. Verbal thanks are certainly important, but words that aren't supported by feelings, thoughts, and actions can lose their sincerity over time. Research shows that mutual appreciation is directly linked to long-term relationship satisfaction.

DOES HE CARE ABOUT HOW HIS DECISIONS AFFECT YOU?

According to a study in Current Directions in Psychological Science , relationships are largely defined by decision-making processes. Daily decisions (how to spend free time, how to spend money, how to divide household chores, etc.) aren't as trivial as they seem. So, how much does your partner take you into consideration when it comes to this? If plans are frequently canceled and responsibilities are left to you, this could indicate that your partner isn't prioritizing you. The choices made in daily life reflect the true nature of the relationship. Therefore, if you answer "no" to this question, you need to accept that the relationship is operating on unstable ground.

WOULD YOU BE HAPPY IF NOTHING WAS GOING TO CHANGE?

This question requires deeper introspection than others. Relationships change over time. You grow and transform with your partner. However, some behaviors and habits are resilient. A comprehensive study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology reveals that being supportive is the key to long-term satisfaction in relationships. However, the crucial difference here isn't the type of support provided, but the feeling of being supported. If this balance wasn't there and you knew it wouldn't change in the future, would you be willing to live with it? If your answer is "no," you're likely carrying the burden of the relationship alone.