A study says there are four basic ways you can build a long lasting relationship that can last for a lifetime. But before we get to that, we have to underscore the meaning of a healthy relationship. A healthy relationship can be one of the best ingredients to your life. Good relationships improve your life in all aspects, strengthening your health, your mind and your connections with others as well.What makes a healthy love relationship?

Stay involved with each other. Some relationships get stuck in peaceful coexistence, but without truly relating to each other and working together. While it may seem stable on the surface, lack of involvement and communication increases distance.

Get through all your conflicts with your partner. Some couples talk things out quietly, while others may raise their voices and passionately disagree. The key in a strong relationship, though, is not to be fearful of conflict. You need to be safe to express things that bother you without fear of retaliation, and be able to resolve conflict without humiliation, degradation or insisting on being right.

Keeping outside relationships and interests alive. No one person can meet all of our needs, and expecting too much from someone can put a lot of unhealthy pressure on a relationship. Having friends and outside interests not only strengthens your social network, but brings new insights and stimulation to the relationship, too.

Communicate in an honest, direct way to your partner. When both people feel comfortable expressing their needs, fears and desires, trust and bonds are strengthened. Critical to communication are nonverbal cues—body language like eye contact, leaning forward or away, or touching someone’s arm.