What are some ways you attempt to improve in yourself to allow your relationship to grow?

That is a very good question. When I am in a relationship I try very hard to learn what things trigger my partner. I make sure I do not do those things. I dated a woman who grew up in a home with an abusive father who was very loud and degrading to her and her mother. I had to learn that my voice volume was extremely important to the success of our relationship. Another example I learned that an ex of mine had been molested. She would always get molested in the middle of the night. When I would come home from work and she was sleeping I never attempted to initiate sex with her because I knew it could possibly provoke traumatic memories.

When I decide to commit to a woman I look at myself everyday in the mirror and I ask myself 5 questions.
1. Did I have a good attitude when I was around my partner.
2. Did I show her appreciation.
3. Was I respectful
4. Did I keep my promises from previous days.
5. Did I do enough to earn the opportunity to be with her one more day.

Remember it is important in a relationship to be yourself. If you are working too hard then you are probably with the wrong person. Compatibility is extremely important. Remember the person you decide to commit to should work hard to serve you as well as you to serve them. I hope this answers your question.

Maybe communicate more. I just do what I do though. If people don't like it, they can go somewhere else.

Listen to every thing my Wife tells me!

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