I'm not physically healthy, yet, I still have a healthy relationship.
In fact.. the way in which my husband and I have met the challenge of heath/pain reeking havoc on our lives..
Has shown more clearly than anything else could.. what a healthy bond that we have.
jc

Your definition of a healthy relationship sounds heavenly to me, and thus is sadly impractical.

A healthy relationship does not have to include two people who are in physical good health. I have seens and personally know some really great healthy relationships where one person is in less than good health. It is the mental healthy and emotional health that is needed above all. Also, do whatever is necessary is a board statement. Accepting abuse is never necessary.

Sounds good to me, fawn. I'd like to form such a relationship.

In reply to Oldcodger, I'm actually living this relationship, and have for the last 5 years. It does exist.

Fawn..
You are ignoring the fact that your statement is somewhat insulting to people who are not physically healthy. It is not a prerequisit for a healthy relationship.

I guess what I mean by physically healthy, in being taking good care of yourself the best way possible, eating right, getting enough rest, etc. I used to smoke, I quit, I eat healthier meals now, and go for walks. Things like that.

it wasn't meant to insult anyone. it's mainly a template of what can be for anyone. I used to be very unhealthy mentally physically, not taking care of myself, smoking drinking etc. once I started taking better care of myself, inside and out, counseling, exercising, eating right, quit smoking, and loving me, I was able to make all things in my life better. it's a domino effect. thinking more positively, feeling better helps to turn things in life around for the better. it truly works!

I am pretty put off that you feel you are the be all, end all of what makes a healthy relationship. That's a remarkable feat given the billions of people on earth.

I'm an ex smoker, too. Good for you!
Onmymind..
I kinda took it that way for a second, too.
But..
I think she's just very enthusiastic about sharing how she changed her life and found love

thank you Jancam. that's what I do mean, it wasn't easy. there are things I had to go through in my life that were really hard, things I cannot even talk about on here.. but there are many others like me out there who have been through an awful life, and were able to turn there's around too. I'm here to inspire that a life can be changed, and that everyone of us has the ability to do it! even if it means, giving everything up, to start completely over.. not saying it's easy.. it's not, but I am saying there is a greener side to life if you want it. and everyone of us can do it!!!

I believe that Christopher shares my thoughts as well. Some people may never walk due to a permanent illness, but can be so emotionally and mentally connected, to have a beautiful life. There are always ways to improve, but physically healthy is just one component to what one may deem as "living it". Making the very most of any situation to build a healthy relationship, I agree is the key.

Great post!

absolutely Canaan! sometimes I cannot type what I want to say.. you said it so well! thank you!! "Making the very most of any situation to build a healthy relationship, I agree is the key."