Relationship Glossary
Master these terms to describe your perfect match (or spot the red flags!).
practice honesty
To always tell the truth and be sincere with others.
practice sincerity
To mean what you say and show your true feelings.
practice patience
To stay calm and not get annoyed when waiting or dealing with problems.
practice kindness
To be friendly, generous, and considerate to others.
practice empathy
To actively try to understand and share the feelings of another person.
exercise discipline
To control your own behavior and work hard to achieve goals.
exercise self-control
To control your emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations.
exercise judgment
To make good decisions based on careful thinking.
exercise caution
To be careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
have empathy
To possess the ability to understand others' feelings.
have compassion
To feel pity and concern for the suffering of others.
have integrity
To be honest and have strong moral principles.
have emotional intelligence
To be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
show appreciation
To express thanks and recognize the good things someone does.
show respect
To treat others with politeness and consideration.
show loyalty
To be faithful and supportive to someone.
show understanding
To be sympathetic and aware of others' feelings.
show commitment
To dedicate yourself to something or someone.
demonstrate reliability
To show that you can be trusted to do what is expected.
demonstrate conscientiousness
To show that you are careful, diligent, and take your duties seriously.
demonstrate emotional stability
To stay calm and not get too angry or too sad easily.
demonstrate trustworthiness
To show that you are honest and reliable.
maintain friendships
To keep good relationships with friends over a long time.
maintain boundaries
To set and keep limits in relationships to protect your well-being.
maintain honesty
To continue being truthful over time.
maintain communication
To keep talking and listening to each other regularly.
display warmth
To show friendliness and kindness.
display kindness
To show benevolent and helpful behavior.
display confidence
To show that you believe in yourself.
display maturity
To behave in a sensible and adult way.
love bombing
Overwhelming someone with excessive affection and attention early in a relationship to manipulate them.
emotional instability
Frequent and unpredictable changes in mood.
avoidant attachment
A style of attachment where a person avoids closeness and emotional intimacy.
anxious attachment
A style of attachment where a person is often worried about their partner leaving them.
possessiveness
Demanding someone's total attention and love; not wanting them to be with others.
jealousy
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
poor anger management
Difficulty controlling anger, leading to outbursts.
financial irresponsibility
Not managing money well; spending more than one earns.
lack of empathy
Not being able to understand or care about others' feelings.
destiny beliefs
Believing that relationships are either meant to be or not, and cannot be improved with effort.
emotional baggage
Unresolved emotional issues from the past that affect current relationships.