Article: One way to respect your partner is to apologize when you’ve truly messed up.  Instead of being in denial or trying to brush it under the rug, the best thing you can do is to say you’re truly sorry and to not only say those words, but to mean them. Look your partner in the eye, put away your phone, and make it clear how much you regret what happened and how badly you want to make it up to your partner.  Don’t just say, “I’m sorry you feel that I…” or “I’m sorry you got so mad when I…” instead, really take responsibility for your actions and make it clear that you know you’re in the wrong. Of course, actions speak louder than words. You should not only say you’re sorry, but make a real effort not to do whatever you did again. Another way to be considerate and to show real respect to your partner is to think about where they are coming from whenever you have an argument, or just when you’re making a decision. For example, if you know her father is in the hospital, you should think about what she’s going through before starting a fight about doing the dishes. If your ex-boyfriend is in town and your current boyfriend is less than pleased that you want to meet him for a drink, think about how you’d feel if he wanted to meet up with an ex.  Making a regular effort to think about your partner’s perspective before you start a conversation or have an argument can really help you develop more respect for your partner. Trying to put yourself in another person’s shoes is a great way of showing someone respect, whether it’s your best friend or your boyfriend. Listening is a skill that many people lack in today’s world of multi-tasking and obsession with technology. If you want to show your partner true respect, then you should make an effort to truly listen to them when they are talking to you. This doesn’t mean interrupting, offering advice when you aren’t asked, or waiting for your turn to speak, but truly taking the time to pay attention to the things your partner is saying to you and appreciating their thoughts, experiences, and ideas.  Put your phone away, make eye contact, and stop looking around the room to see what else is going on; give your partner your full attention when they talk to you. You can practice active listening, too. You can repeat what your partner said to show that you’re really listening, making sure to put it in your own words to show that you really understand. You can say something like, “I see that you’re frustrated because your boss doesn’t appreciate you…” to show your partner you really do pay attention. You don’t have to nod emphatically or say, “I know,” every two seconds to show you’re paying attention. The words you use after your partner is done talking will show that you’re listening. Everyone has their own boundaries, and if you want to truly respect your partner, then you have to know what theirs are and be willing to respect them. Maybe your partner is really private and hates it when you look through old photos of him or talk about his past in front of others; maybe she really doesn’t like it when you tease her about how she was overweight as a child. Whatever those boundaries are, you have to recognize them and be caring and respectful enough to respect them.  Respecting your partner’s privacy is crucial to a successful relationship. Don’t think that you have the right to snoop through your partner’s phone or computer just because you’re dating. You should also respect your partner’s things. If he really doesn’t like it when you borrow his favorite watch, you have to understand that. If you think your partner has a boundary you have a hard time dealing with, such as not discussing her ex-husband, have a respectful conversation about why she feels this way. If you want to respect your partner, then you should want only the best for them. You should be there to help your partner reach his full potential and to realize their dreams. You should be there to tell your partner she’s going to do great before a job interview, that he’s going to break his personal record during his next marathon, and that they are capable of finishing that novel they started five years ago.  You shouldn’t put your partner down or make them feel like they can’t reach for their dreams. If you have real reasons for why you think certain goals are not a good idea, then you should have an amicable discussion about it. To have a truly successful relationship, you and your partner have to be better together than apart. You should care for your partner and encourage them to be better than they are. If your partner reaching their full potential is in conflict with you reaching yours, then you shouldn’t be mean about it, but should have a discussion about what it means. Compassion is key when it comes to having a successful relationship and showing respect to your partner. If you really care for them, then you have to be able to show love and forgiveness for them, especially when they’re going through a hard time. You have to be able to see that they have their own struggles and that you can’t ignore their feelings just because they’re not doing exactly what you want them to do. When your partner really needs you, make sure to give them love and affection. Though you can’t feel sorry or sad for them all the time and anyone’s patience has its limits, make sure you show compassion to your partner when they really need it. If you want to be considerate and to respect your partner, then you have to be honest with them above all else. Don’t be dishonest about where you went last night, and don’t do anything that would make them distrust you. Though you may not feel comfortable revealing everything about yourself and there are some things about your life you’d like to keep private, you should avoid lying to your partner’s face as much as you can. If they find out that you’ve broken their trust, it will be pretty difficult to get it back. Of course, there are times when a little white lie can’t hurt. But if you get in the habit of lying to your partner, then that is showing a major lack of respect. Another way to respect your partner is to give them space when they need it. If your partner wants to be alone or to do their own thing for a while, it’s actually not very respectful to disregard that, hold it against them, or barge in. Everyone needs time apart and it’s healthy and normal for people in a relationship to maintain their independence; if you can’t understand why your partner would rather be alone than with you, sometimes, then you’re not being very respectful.  Don’t think that when your partner wants to be alone, that it has something to do with you. You have to understand that some people just need privacy to regroup and to be respectful of that boundary. If their frequent alone time is becoming stressful to you, try taking them aside to talk about it. Phrase it in a non-accusatory manner, such as "I feel that we haven't been spending much time together and I really miss being with you."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apologize when you’ve made a mistake. Practice putting yourself in your partner’s shoes. Take the time to truly listen to your partner. Respect your partner’s boundaries. Encourage your partner to reach their full potential. Be compassionate. Be honest. Give your partner space.
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