LTR and Relationship

Once a relationship has been established through the Relationship Process , the health of a relationship can be measured through the respective extents of Love, Trust and Respect.

The old "I love you honey" is now communicated via the following three statements:

• I love you a bit darling
• I trust you normally darling
• I respect you a lot darling

In this relationship it is the R element that apparently keeps the couple together.

A relationship is perfect if the three elements are in balance within and among the people. This does not mean that all three relationship elements are 100%. Too much love will likely result in jealousy, which has a negative impact on trust. The Relationship Process clarifies that the three relationship elements are linked. This linkage will continue to exist in the established relationship.

Viewing an established relationship, the gradual disappearance of the R element is often the reason that a long-term relationship is not sustained, and thus ended.