Communication skills

• Actively listening to each other
• Taking into consideration each other’s point of views
• Validating each other’s feelings

Affection & Empathy

• Asking about each other’s days
• Taking initiatives doing things to help one another
• Physical display of affection: hugging and holding hands

Appreciation

• Saying ‘’thank you’’ often
• Acknowledging hard work
• Expressing gratitude to one another

Conflict Resolution skills

• Disagreeing respectfully with one another
• Finding a solution that fits both needs
• Being mindful to not hurt each other’s feelings in the process

Support & Availability

• Checking in with each other about happy or difficult days
• Acknowledging their need for help
• Being present during difficult times

Individuality & Boundaries

• Encouraging the other person to grow on a personal level
• Respecting each other’s need to have time for themselves
• Respecting each other’s boundaries