I read a Danish newspaper today regarding tips for people in a relationship, and I thought it was very interesting and important when we are in LDR and CDR. I would like to share this with everyone in this forum and at the same time a note to myself. This was taken from a Danish newspaper, so I have translated it in English (thank you google translation, lol)

1. Show intimacy and respect
At the beginning of a relationship it is quite natural to show love, be attentive and respect each other's differences. Remember that whole life, you have the responsibility for showing intimacy, respect and love for your partner every day.
2. Be there for each other every day
Everyday life goes easy with work and chores at home, but remember to be there for each other in everyday life. Make the small difference that you feel seen and heard. Do something together every day. Maybe it's just eating together.
3. Be inclusive
A relationship consists of two single individuals. Be inclusive towards each other and be accommodating of differences.
4. Be committed to each other's lives
Be curious about other's thoughts, feelings and attitudes. We develop ourselves constantly, and therefore it is important to retain the curiosity to each other. It is also important to be open about our own feelings and thoughts, so it is not something that the partner must guess.
5. Be attentive
Listen to each other. Even if you have been together for many years, you can not guess what your partner will say or need. It is respectful to be attentive, open and welcoming and not fill more than half the space in the relationship.



I wish everyone good luck in their relationship!!


Here's the Danish version (from 24timer newspaper)
Spoiler:
5 gode råd: Pas godt på dit parforhold
1. Vis nærvær og respekt
I starten af et forhold er det helt naturligt at vise kærlighed, være nærværende og respektere hinandens forskelligheder. Husk på det, hele livet. Tag ansvar for, at du hver dag udviser nærvær, respekt og kærlighed.
2. Vær der for hinanden hver dag
Hverdagen går nemt med arbejde og praktiske gøremål i hjemmet, men husk at være der for hinanden i hverdagen. Gør den lille forskel for, at I føler jer set og hørt. Gør noget sammen hver dag. Måske er det bare at spise sammen.
3. Vær rummelig
Et parforhold består af to individuelle individer. Vær rummelig over for hinanden, og vær imødekommende over for forskelligheder.
4. Vær engageret i hinandens liv
Vær nysgerrig over for hinandens tanker, følelser og holdninger. Vi udvikler os hele tiden, og derfor er det vigtigt at bevare nysgerrigheden over for hinanden. Det er også vigtigt at være åben om sine egne følelser og tanker, så det ikke bliver noget, partneren skal gætte sig til.
5. Vær lyttende
Lyt til hinanden. Selv om I har været sammen i mange år, kan du ikke gætte, hvad din partner vil sige eller har behov for. Det er respektfuldt at være lyttende, åben og imødekommende og ikke fylde mere end halvdelen af pladsen i parforholdet.