barebones of a relationship

Relationships should be built on mutual respect, trust and open communication. It requires to have shared decision making and not one sided or a power struggle, an ability to work constructively through the inevitable conflicts relationships will have because it's a partnership. In which, involves some type of compromising, encouragement and supporting of each other's goals and personal growth, that should be celebrated and not met by jealousy. There must be honesty to build trust and healthy boundaries to build respect and a sense of feeling safe to feel secure. Partners should mutually respect each other's opinions, feelings and boundaries without trying to control the other, create a sense of safety in the relationship and therefore, strengthening the bond between partners.