I believe that in a relationship, there are many things that should take place. First, communication should be completely open to all topics, completely honest with no imbarressment, never afraid to ask any question or the judgement of the answer. Second, there never should have any mental, emotional, or physical abuse no mater what the reason... do not tolerate any. Third, there should always be intimacy....it must have very slow, very gentle sexual intimacy and it must take place ...