| Security and Reliability |
117 |
Security, reliability, and dependability in a relationship. |
“[A good relationship means] to be there for the partner no matter what…”, “…trust [is important].”, “to rely on one another…” |
| Acceptance |
96 |
Tolerance and acceptance of the partner as he or she is, including the acceptance of personal free spaces and the importance of understanding the partner. |
“to accept the shortcomings of the partner”, “to give him space…”, “…to have sympathy for all situations in life, mutually” |
| Respect and conscious attention |
94 |
Respect, appreciation, and positive awareness of the partner or the relationship as a whole. |
“to have respect…”, “a relationship has to be at eye level,…”, “to treat each other tenderly, carefully and cautiously,…” |
| Communication |
73 |
Aspects of communication concerning frequency or positivity, but also constructively critical communication. |
“…to be free to talk about everything”, “…talking about things, and listening to each other” |
| General Positive Approach |
26 |
A general positive approach to life, oneself, and relationships. |
“a piece of happiness, confidence” |
| Physical relationship |
21 |
Sexuality, physical contact, tenderness. |
“…a good, balanced sex life”, “tenderness” |
| Compromise |
14 |
All kinds of compromise. |
“…to be willing to make compromises”, “…to find a way that is comfortable for both” |
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