Sometimes we want to be understood so much, that we forget to understand our partners as well.

Understanding:
They will never be perfect. At some point they will be inconsistent, impatient, sometimes it will be hard for them to handle your mood swings. They get angry too, their mood changes as well

Freedom:
Give them the freedom to do things they like. Don’t box them nor choke them in the neck. The truth is if they love you, they’ll never do things that will hurt you. They have a life to live so don’t take that away from them.
You’re not their world, you’re part of it

Reciprocate:
Make efforts for them too, ask they how was their day, what went wrong. Love them hard as well. Patient with them too.

Respect:
You have to respect their choices and decisions. Give them the respect that they deserve

Affection:
Show them that you care. Wrap them up with warm hugs, show them you’re always there for them

Attention:
Like you, they need your attention too. They need reassurance as well that they are the only one for you. Don’t give them reasons to doubt you.

There will never be a perfect partner. At some point, you’ll get disappointed because they didn’t become the one you expect them to be. But because you love them you’ll expect every bits of them. If they’re worth the risk, keep them.