Dr. Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgist in Karnataka (India) and is currently known not only in the medical field but also as an inspirational speaker on mental health and human relationships. Mr. Katakol shared about the secret to building and maintaining a lasting relationship, what he calls "the 4 golden foundations of happiness".
According to Dr. Katakol, for a relationship to develop healthily, both need to nurture four core elements together: love, respect, trust and freedom.
As soon as one of these pillars shakes, the relationship will begin to collapse. A strong heart and mind will create the foundation for a happy and lasting relationship, said Mr. Katakol.
Regarding love, according to Mr. Katakol, it is the first emotional foundation that helps two get closer to each other, arousing attachment and empathy. However, love alone is not enough.
mutual respect is the fuel to maintain the relationship, helping two people accept differences and treat each other kindly.
The third factor is trust, according to Dr. Katakol, when there is a lack of trust, every word and action are easily doubted, causing a relationship to quickly break down.
Finally, freedom is a necessary space for each person to still be themselves while building common happiness together.
Dr. Katakol emphasizes that understanding and maintaining the balance between these four foundations is the key to any lasting relationship.
He concluded: Relations are not something to pursue, but something to nurture. When you nurture them with love, respect, trust and freedom, they will naturally become strong.
This message is not only applicable to love of the couple but can also be applied as a foundation for all relationships in life and family.
