1. You Don't Hesitate to Speak Up When you live together,
 it's simple to spot when your spouse does something you don't like; perhaps they don't contact you for two days or don't help out around the home. However, it's occasionally not simple to communicate how you are feeling to the person you love. You must begin from a vulnerable position, so doing this requires a lot of strength, self-assurance, and courage, adds Howell. You'll feel confident enough in a relationship, to be honest with your spouse.

2. The basis of every relationship is trustworthiness.
All relationships are built on trust, but with social media and always-on technology, it may be all too simple to spy. But you don't have to do that in a happy relationship. That's in part because your partner has shown to be trustworthy to you. They are dependable and accessible. They will show up when they say they will, said Rapini. By allowing you the freedom and space you require without continuously checking in on you, including checking your phone, they also demonstrate their faith in you, according to her.

3. You understand each other's language of love
Because it reveals your partner's "love language"—the method they like to express and receive love—through words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch—the book The 5 Love Languages is a favorite among couples. Howell claims that in a healthy relationship, you've taken the time to learn each other's "love language" to express your emotions in a way that is advantageous to you both.

4. You Acknowledge Differences on Some Matters
Every couple argues. According to the consensus, you do not have to address every problem. It'sit's OK to have a few issues that you and your partner will never resolve. Sometimes, "agreeing to disagree" is perfectly acceptable. Rapini says, "I think that's healthy battling. At least five topics that are 'no-talkers' in good partnerships. You two have different viewpoints on these topics on which you two have different viewpoints, and that's okay.

5. You Support One Another in Pursuing Your Targets.
Many people, especially as we become older, want to keep their life goals in mind, according to Howell. Howell asserts that it is acceptable if your aims do not coincide as long as you "honor and encourage each other to achieve your goals."

6. Boundaries Are Respected and Honored
Being on the same team indicates that your relationship is healthy. According to Howell, "In a healthy relationship, both parties discuss and concur upon significant issues that are meaningful to one another." She uses the example of setting aside money for a significant purchase like a trip. Unsupportive partners in dysfunctional relationships don't respect that objective and may even damage it by pressuring you to spend money on useless things. According to Howell, it's a positive indicator if you can discuss it with your spouse and they respect and understand your boundaries. She adds, "However, it's troubling if your spouse consistently disregards what you value, especially your limits.