Brad Browning's video: 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships

Learn more about the habits here: https://www.lovelearnings.com/relationships/habits-of-successful-relationships Every relationship is unique. But did you know that there are four specific habits that you should cultivate if you want your relationship to be successful? Hi, I’m Brad Browning and if you’ve seen any of my videos, you know I’ve been helping people all over the world build better relationships for over ten years now. If this is your first time here, welcome. First off, I want to talk about what doesn’t matter in a relationship...similarity. I’m going to go on a bit of a rant here but this is something that I care about: you’re more than just a series of traits. That’s why online dating apps based on complex matchmaking all lost out to tinder, a simple “yes or no” system. The idea that we can break down our opinions, beliefs and preferences into a series of ones and zeros, just isn’t true. In fact, whether you believe you want a partner the same as you, or think that opposites attract--you’re falling into the same trap. Namely that we’re able to easily spot people who are “like us” or “not like us”. In practice, understanding another person takes a lifetime and when it comes down to it, similarity just doesn’t seem to have any bearing on the success of a relationship. So, now that we have that out of the way. What are the four habits that all successful relationships have in common? Before we go any further I want to note that these habits are important for both men and women and must be practiced by both partners in a relationship. If only one of you has these habits, then your relationship is going to be in serious trouble. Without further ado… NUMBER ONE… Open Mindedness Open communication is extremely important in relationships, but what makes communication work is open mindedness. If you know that your partner has an open mind, you won’t be worried about judgment so you’ll be free to really speak your mind. An open mind is a willingness to hear someone else’s side of the story, a lack of prejudice, and a desire to understand rather than judge. Having an open mind is an important aspect of empathy and trust. It also goes a long way to be able to give your partner the benefit of the doubt, meaning that you’re more able to forgive because you understand that your partner is doing the best they can. Whereas the opposite, a close minded partner, will be unwilling to change their mind, behaviour, or opinions. This means that conflict will be particularly difficult and often end in a stalemate. NUMBER TWO…. Accepting Emotional Bids Studies have shown that people in successful relationships accept each other’s emotional bids much more often than those in unhappy relationships. An emotional bid is any offering, no matter how small, of emotional connection, intimacy or camaraderie. A bid can be anything from telling someone you love them, to saying “nice day, isn’t it?” Accepting a bid is voicing your agreement, playing along, and being on their side. So if the emotional bid is “nice day out” then accepting that bid could mean saying “yeah, maybe we should go for a walk later” or simply just “yes”. Rejecting a bid would be ignoring the comment, disagreeing, or belittling them. The bottom line is that you need to cultivate this sense of acceptance with your partner as much as possible. Start to see your partner’s comments for what they really are... an olive branch, and learn to accept them. Is your relationship missing something? Are you sick of short term flings and tinder dates that go nowhere? I can tell you how to build a better relationship from the very start so you can leave the games and apps behind. Go to RomanceBrad.com now for another free video. That’s RomanceBrad.com The idea of emotional bids can be overwhelming especially when you realize it’s something we all do without thinking about it a hundred times a day. But the good thing is, once you’ve realized it, it’s easy to say “yes” to emotional bids even more. *** More from Brad Browning: The Ex Factor Guide: http://www.exfactorguide.com Mend the Marriage: http://www.mendthemarriage.com Brad Browning: http://www.bradbrowning.com/ LoveLearnings: https://www.lovelearnings.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbrowning