March 12, 2025 · Article

Expert Insights: Seven Key Traits of Successful Couples

In a recent feature by Newsweek, experts shared essential traits found in couples who have thriving relationships. Among the insights were quotes from licensed counselor and Pothos Health co-founder, Kayla Meyer.

Summary of Key Insights

In a recent feature by Newsweek, experts shared essential traits found in couples who have thriving relationships. Among the insights were quotes from licensed counselor and Pothos Health co-founder, Kayla Meyer.

Kayla Meyer on the Importance of Desire and Space in Relationships

Kayla Meyer highlighted the significance of genuine desire in sustaining a relationship, distinguishing it from needs stemming from codependency. She emphasizes that a robust relationship allows for individuality and genuine attachment that fosters deep desire rather than dependency.

"The couples who want to make the relationship work possess a desire to be together, not a necessity or need but a true desire," Meyer told Newsweek.

Meyer also discusses how successful couples manage conflict by allowing issues to exist outside of their day-to-day interactions, thus avoiding constant tension and leaving room for growth and enjoyment of shared moments.

"Great couples also let conflict exist outside of their daily communication. When these pending conflicts or past hurts are discussed, the couple can enjoy the day-to-day building of memories while knowing they are not being ignored because the conversation is evolving in its own space," she explained.

Further Reading and Resources

For those interested in learning more about building and maintaining healthy relationships, Pothos Health provides additional resources and services:

• Explore Our Relationship Therapy
• Read More on Healthy Relationships