4 Qualities that excellent partners hold
In my years as a relationship coach, I've learn a thing or two about what makes an excellent partner.
Most importantly, I've seen that a committed, secure, and lasting relationship is about more than finding an excellent partner—it's about becoming an excellent partner yourself.
I’m sharing the 4 qualities that excellent partners hold, so you know what to look for and can work on cultivating these within yourself:
1️⃣ Vulnerable Communication.
You don't have to be a master communicator and get all the words just right all the time - but good partners are willing to share what is true for them, give feedback, share difficult emotions, etc. This creates deeper intimacy + connection and helps to avoid the resentment that occurs when we withhold, keep things to ourselves or expect our partner to read our mind.
2️⃣ Willingness to be Seen.
We often feel undervalued in relationship because we feel our partner doesn't truly see, understand or know us. Excellent partners are brave and reveal themselves. They take risks in order to truly show who they are. The risk is being rejected for being who you really are - there is nothing we fear more.
3️⃣ Open Heart.
Excellent partners are so devoted to love they keep their tender hearts open to give and receive love fully - even through the pain or risk of heartbreak. They feel deeply. They have a such deep trust in themselves that they are able/ willing to bare it all to be penetrated by love.
4️⃣ Able to Receive Feedback.
True love is two people coming together in pursuit of becoming their most magnificent selves. Your partner is your mirror. They are able to see your blind spots. An excellent partner is able to receive feedback on what may make them a better lover, friend, and person and apply it without becoming defensive.
🌹Do you agree? What would you add? Send me a DM on Instagram at @meleah_manning. I love hearing from you!
