Honest communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Communication involves sharing your thoughts, opinions, and emotions honestly and openly with your partner. The key to expectations is making them realistic. When expectations are realistic, they are more likely to be met leaving both partners satisfied and happy. In a healthy relationship, both partners are honest about what their needs are, and both partners are willing and able to meet the other partner's needs on a long-term basis.
Influence deals with who leads and is in control.
Healthy relationships thrive on each partner's ability to work together and compromise when conflicts arise. Rational trust is supported by the fact that your partner is trustworthy and you feel confident and safe with his or her honesty, character, ability, and strength. To develop this trust you must communicate openly about who you are and what is important to you. As the relationship progresses so should the trust between you and your partner. Boundaries and Sociability.