In the spirit of healthy relationships, ever wonder what are the best qualities a significant other can have?

We're often pointing out the red flags (justified of course), that we forget to keep reminding the world about all the green flags more people should start focusing on. 

Here is a list of important attributes that should exuberate from your partner, or from your relationship. See how many boxes does yours check off. 

1. Someone who takes an interest in your interests

Opposites do attract, but more often than not, it is birds of a feather which flock together. You may not share the same interests as your partner. Everyone after all, are unique to themselves. 

However, having someone who is willing to try and like the things you like? That can mean a lot in a relationship. 

2. Someone who is vulnerable

Showing one's emotions, will never be a sign of weakness. To be able to wear your heart on your sleeves, that's a level up in any relationship. 

3. Someone who listens

One of the hardest qualities in any relationship, is having a partner who listens, to just listen. They do not intend to make themselves the center, rather, a person who just wants you to know they are there for you, in good times, and in bad. 

4. Someone who shares

Whether it is responsibilities, money, hobbies, laughter, it is just someone who wants you in on everything, because you make them the best version of themselves. 

5. Someone who genuinely enjoys being around you

Most relationships peak at the honeymoon stage, and then they do not want you around as much. To genuinely have someone want to maybe even, just have you in the room, that is a green flag. 

6. Someone who has their own life

I love you and you love me, but we have our own lives, dreams, goals, aspirations, likes, and that is perfectly okay. Me time is just as important as we time. 

7. Someone who sees your wins as their wins

If your significant other is threatened by your achievements, by your connections, by how much money you make, then that person has a long way to go in terms of winning at relationships. 

8. Someone who doesn't judge

No one is perfect, and unless your partner has mastered perfection, they really shouldn't be judging you in any manner possible. 

9. Someone who respects you

There are countless of facets to the term respect. Whether it's privacy, who you are, or what you do, your partner should respect you, as you should them. 

10. Someone who makes an effort to love who you love

Humans are social beings, community beings. Having your partner try be friends with your friends, and be good to your family, that just inherently feels great. 

11. Someone who is balanced

It is nice to have someone who is mature and has shit figured out. But at the same time, it is also nice to have someone you can fool around with every once in a while. 

Balance is key. 

12. Someone who is accountable

Owning up to mistakes or imperfections, and throwing ego out the door? Not easy, but also not impossible. It will certainly prove for healthier, happier relationships though. 

13. Someone who fights to go the distance

No one enjoys giving up, and no one enjoys someone who likes to give up. 

At the end of the day, there isn't a bar that is too high, when it comes to building strong, healthy love-connections with a person. The simple fact is that, if someone matters to you, then doing things right should come second-nature. 

Green flags, look out for them, practice them, make them happen and do not let yourself settle for anything lesser than you deserve.