People get into relationships because of the love they have for each other.

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After getting married, couples move in together and become one.

Becoming one means that they no longer do things individually but rather together as partners.

However, living together as a couple demands more than love.

There are other important things that need to be considered in a relationship, one of them being respect.

Here's why respect is important in relationships.

1. Respect teaches you the value of patience, especially towards your partner

Through respect, one is able to be patient.

Patience in a relationship is very important as it is through patience that couples can survive different challenges in the relationship.

2. When you have respect, you won’t be tempted to do things that may damage your relationship

Respect in a relationship acts a guideline of protecting one from doing things that might hurt his or her spouse.

When you respect your partner, you will remain faithful because you don't want to hurt them or destroy the relationship.

3. Respect breeds true love

Did you know that respect strengthens a couple's love?

By respecting each other in a relationship, your love will grow stronger each day.