The foundation of any healthy relationship is emotional intimacy.
Meaning, you regularly show interest in and care about each other's internal world.
HOW TO CREATE EMOTIONAL INTIMACY
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95% of relationship issues are actually communication issues. Learning to directly express your needs, and to understand the needs of another is a massively underrated life skill.
How your partner was loved as a child will show up in: how they react when hurt, how they communicate during conflict, and how they respond when you share your feelings.