Respect is one of the most important characteristics of a healthy relationship. Once the chase is over, some people can forget about tending to their partners feelings and needs. In lasting, healthy relationships, partners value each other and take care with their words, actions, and behaviors.

What are the most important characteristics in a relationship?

Healthy RelationshipsMutual respect. Respect means that each person values who the other is and understands the other persons boundaries.Trust. Partners should place trust in each other and give each other the benefit of the doubt.Honesty. Compromise. Individuality. Good communication. Anger control. Fighting fair.More items

What characteristics are the most important to you in a potential partner?

Kindness, loyalty, and understanding (not looks, status, and excitement). When people are asked to list the most important qualities in a potential partner, kindness, physical attractiveness, an exciting personality, and income/earning potential tend to top the list.