We live in an age when the world must overcome one crisis after another, and well-being, harmony and peace begin to become about long-forgotten feelings. They are replaced by anxiety - concern about future events - and fear - reactions to current events. this restlessness, irritation, difficulty concentration, fatigue and other depressing feelings caused by anxiety can also leave a mark on a loving relationship in the process of creation.

Breaking into a relationship, anxiety eats it from the inside, damaging the connection and the ability to trust the partner. My head is spinning depressing thoughts that, like a mosquito buzzing in your ear, constantly remind you of their presence and make you think that you are not good enough partner to deserve love .

If these thoughts were just thoughts, yes, they would be annoying, but they probably wouldn't hurt relationship. But anxiety never remains just a thought. It develops into emotions and finally into actions, which leads to misunderstandings and mutual misunderstandings. The couple suffers emotionally and thus the partner who feels this anxiety, feels guilty about it.

Start by creating harmony within yourself

It is clear that only by being in harmony with yourself is it possible to build loving relationships with others, so if you feel anxiety or fear:

• Realize that you can control them

Fear is often caused by ignorance and situations we cannot change. And although we most often like to keep our hands on pulse and be aware of everything that is happening, remember that there are things that are out of your control. The only thing you you can control, it's your mind. You don't have to take on all the responsibilities in the world.

Start with yourself.

• Communicates with your partner

Nothing can create even more distance in a relationship than avoiding and running away from communication. Being in a relationship you need to be able to clearly and specifically tell your partner how you feel and express how you together could improve this situation.

• Take care of yourself

this is the right time to finally take care of your well-being. Meditate, exercise, paint, do whatever helps you distract your thoughts. Even more so - if possible, do it together with your significant other to get closer and fall in love from new.

• Be here and now

You cannot change the past or predict the future, you only have this moment - the present. Be maximally present, appreciating every moment you are given. Stop and enjoy.

As in many areas of life, one of the determining prerequisites for happiness in relationships is balance. Namely, in order to create a harmonious and loving relationship, it is important not only to constantly improve it, but also invest and improve yourself as a person. Find time for yourself, start a new hobby, spend holidays with girlfriends, but don't forget to work on your relationship as well. If one of you is experiencing anxiety, it's something you both need to deal with. A relationship is a team effort.

Author of the article: LIENE URESINA

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