Most relationships in our generation are hugely social media based, and theres always a picture of how to be relationship goals, or what relationship goals are. So I thought I would use the experience of my long term relationship to add a few ways to be relationship goals.

1. Trust

Seems easy, might not always be. this is the base of every single relationship. Where there is no trust, there is no love. youre gonna have to throw all of your boundaries and walls out the window and open up, and trust. The worst thing that happens is you get your heart broken. it sucks so much, but you heal, and you do it again. youre not going to be able to develop a single relationship without trust.

2. Laughter

You have to laugh! Your relationship should be fun, and full of smiles and not tears. Everyday should be a new reason to be happy. You and your partner should aim to make each other smile and laugh, and build each other up.

3. Dates

Go on as many as you can. My boyfriend and I will pick a place, and stare at the menu for a week. We get so excited for a weekly date, it really makes you look forward to something. Put your phone down for an hour and go on a date! Dress up, get picked up, and have fun.

4. Communication

This is so key. Brandyn and I were long distance for a large chunk of our relationship. We called, texted, and facetimed as often as we could. We wouldn't have made it if it weren't for our dedication to staying in touch. Even now, we have schedules that don't always work well, but we make the effort to see each other, or even talk to each other as often as possible.

5. Love

You have to love them. Love isn't posting pictures on social media, or buying extensive gifts. Love is weekly date night, laughing until you can breathe, and trusting with all you have. Love is when something amazing, or something bad happens and theyre the first person you want to tell. If you focus on these easy and simple realistic relationship goals, I hope youre able to find a love like mine.