The r/RelationshipMemes community embodies this idea incredibly well. It’s an online group that connects millions of people who share and create memes about what it’s like to be in a relationship. We’ve collected some of their most wholesome and relatable ones, so scroll down to check them out. Bored Panda reached out to the friendly team helping run the entire r/RelationshipMemes community, and one of the moderators was kind enough to answer our questions. You’ll find our interview with them below! Honesty, trust, and affection form the foundation of your future together. Is it a lot of effort? Sure. But the rewards are well worth it. Especially if you’re looking years and even decades ahead. A relationship is a partnership that’s grounded in mutual respect. You’re meant to be on the same team, even if you don’t always agree! Someone who actively listens to their partner and tries to understand their perspective has a greater chance at genuine happiness than a person who simply waits for their turn to speak and wants to ‘win’ the argument. Similarly, a person who’s willing to look for compromises is likely to have a healthier relationship than someone who is overly stubborn and domineering. “It is a way to connect with each other using shared experiences, entertaining images, and of course an element of laughter. There is no one right way to create a meme, but I personally enjoy clever memes that require a little extra thought to understand,” they said. Bored Panda wanted to get the moderator’s thoughts on the elements that lead to a happy, healthy, and successful relationship. “As with memes, relationships are complicated. I am no expert on the topic, but mutual respect and the ability to be happily independent is important,” they shared their perspective with us. The redditor opened up to Bored Panda that they haven’t been a moderator for very long. They’ve been helping the team out just for a few months at the time of writing. When they first came aboard, the r/RelationshipMemes subreddit “wasn’t in the best shape when I became in charge.” “I am thankful for the other moderators and the community members who all worked their hardest to prevent the subreddit from going to anarchy. Nowadays, some of the most wholesome stuff on Reddit can be found here, and I personally couldn’t be happier!” Some other main reasons why people’s marriages break apart include a lack of family support, too much conflict, financial stress, as well as a lack of intimacy. Partners who are unwilling to accept each other as they are, disrespect one another, and have different or very unrealistic expectations for the relationship aren’t in a good place. It’s likely that the relationship will either fall apart or one or both partners will end up unhappy. Breaking up or getting divorced isn’t the end of the world. It’s a healthier alternative to being around someone who constantly saps you emotionally and mentally. The team running the community describes it as the home of fun, funny, cute, and positive memes. The goal is to celebrate all sorts of happy and healthy relationships while making folks smile, laugh, and “maybe cringe a little.” The community prides itself on being as inclusive as possible. For example, even though you’re posting about relationships, your memes should be ‘clean.’ Any [cough] suggestive [cough] memes need to be marked appropriately. For example, you shouldn’t be posting anything about cheating, arguments, or relationship red flags. Broadly speaking, there are so many posts on social media and the internet, that you constantly find yourself competing against other brilliant content creators. So, it helps if you’re consistent with your posting, stick to a specific niche, and try to put yourself in your audience’s shoes. Case in point, you want to minimize the potential ‘noise’ in your memes. Generally, the clearer and more concise your joke or insight is, the easier it is for your idea to connect with your audience. How do you keep your relationship running smoothly? What do you do if you have any major disagreements with your significant other? We’d love to hear from you! Grab a hot drink and a tasty snack and tell us what you think in the comments. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
