210 Quotes About Respect In A Relationship

210 Quotes About Respect In A Relationship

1. “The best kind of love is when two imperfect people learn how to accept each other.”
2. “Love is an act of will that requires constant effort on our part. It is not enough to simply love our partner; we have to take the time to make them feel loved too.”
3. “A person who has no respect for his own opinion is incapable of having any respect for anyone else’s.”
4. “Love doesn’t just happen. You have to work at it.”
5. “When you first fall in love, everything seems perfect—but as soon as you start getting serious things are bound to change.”
6. There are many ways to express love. But there may only be one way to really understand it.”
7. “To me, respect means seeing yourself in another person.”
8. I think respect is the most powerful thing in a relationship. The more you respect someone, the more they will respect you back.”
9. “If you truly respect someone, you can let it go if they do something wrong.”
10. “It takes years before you know what true friendship is.”
11. Never hold anything against your partner until you’ve had a chance to talk about it with them.
12. “You cannot expect the same level of respect from everyone but you need to remember that all people deserve some basic respect.”
13. “We should never ever lose sight of the fact that we are fighting battles together.”
14. “True respect comes only from being able to look someone in the eye and say, ‘I respect you.'”
15. Respect is the key to a happy marriage. Without it nothing else matters.”
16. “Respecting others is the beginning of happiness.”
17. The most valuable gift you can give a person is your time.”
18. “People shouldn’t try to manipulate each other by withholding love or showing contempt.”
19. “Respect isn’t reserved for those you like. It should be given to everyone regardless of age, gender, race, religion or class.”
20. “Respect is earned, not demanded.”
21. “Show respect by listening carefully to your partner’s concerns and opinions. Listen without interrupting to show that you’re interested.”
22. “Allowing yourself to be upset about your partner’s actions shows disrespect.”
23. “Give compliments freely, especially if they’re sincere. Compliments mean a lot to people.”
24. “Everyone deserves respect, even if you disagree with them.”
25. “Respect someone’s decisions even if they’re different from yours.”
26. “Treat everyone the way you’d like to be treated.”
27. “Be willing to compromise with your partner in order to keep your relationship healthy.”
28. “No matter how old you are, you should still treat children with respect at all times.”
29. “Always be honest with your partner. Honesty is one of the greatest virtues in a relationship.”
30. The best relationships don’t wait for perfection —they forge ahead when both parties are willing to accept their flaws, weaknesses, and shortcomings.
31. “Being respectful of others’ beliefs and values is essential to maintaining good relationships.”
32. Most marriages end because couples grow apart over issues involving money and possessions.
33. “Respect goes beyond politeness. It means understanding and caring for the needs, feelings, and rights of others.”
34. “Respect doesn’t stop once you become an adult. Even as adults, respect must remain part of our everyday lives.”
35. “Respect yourself enough so that you won’t have to depend on someone else to make you feel better.”
36. A man who shows his wife he respects her is blessed indeed.
37. “Don’t ask anyone to change unless you want to change too.”
38. “In order to maintain integrity in a relationship, both partners must respect each other’s right to make mistakes.”
39. “Disrespectful behavior undermines trust and causes conflict between two people. The sooner this problem is identified, the easier it will be to resolve.”
40. When someone acts rudely toward you, remember that it’s just a reflection of their own self-importance.
41. “If you can’t respect yourself, no one else will either.”
42. “Love is not blind, nor is it disrespectful; it simply takes into account all factors involved in any situation.”
43. “It doesn’t matter what kind of relationship you’re in, there always have to be boundaries.”
44. “The real test of a man’s character is how much he respects his woman.”
45. “Letting go of resentment does not mean giving up on a worthy cause. Resentment can turn into anger, which also leads to bitterness and resentment. Anger and bitterness destroy relationships.”
46. “Honor your partner, but know when to let go.”
47. “You can’t love someone unconditionally if you’re holding back some secret resentments or if you’re only pretending to care about their problems.”
48. Hurtful words are often spoken out of spite rather than genuine concern. When you say things like these, you may believe that you’re doing something nice, but you’re really hurting the other person.”
49. “There is nothing more important than being true to oneself.”
50. Respecting your mate isn’t selfish —it’s smart.
51. “If you show disrespect for another human being, you’ll pay for it.”
52. “To those who deserve respect, we owe respect.”
53. “To gain respect from others, do unto them as they would do unto you.”
54. “If you give respect, you get respect; if you expect respect, you’ll receive respect.”
55. One of the ways to earn respect is by respecting your parents.”
56. “People who truly respect themselves never need to prove it to others.”
57. If you wish to be considered well-mannered, start treating others with kindness.
58. “We should live every day with dignity and respect, even though we may not always succeed.”
59. “Remember: Respect comes before everything else.”
60. “You can’t be loved until you learn to love.”
61. “Some people think a good marriage consists of two people acting like children —but what they don’t realize is that children behave like grownups.”
62. “Those who don’t respect themselves don’t deserve respect from others.”
63. “There is no greater form of respect than showing appreciation.”
64. “The most valuable thing a husband can offer his family is unconditional respect.”
65. “Anyone can treat a stranger respectfully, but few can appreciate what it feels like to be treated with respect.”
66. “No man can respect his wife without first respecting himself.”
67. “If you don’t see yourself as a worthwhile person, then no one else can either.”
68. “Everyone deserves to be respected —even strangers, enemies, and those who appear to dislike you.”
69. “Whenever you meet someone new, ask yourself why you feel attracted to that person.”
70. “Don’t criticize the way someone looks, unless you want to look exactly like them.”
71. “Give the best of yourself to everyone.”
72. A respectful person understands that life means different things to different people.”
73. “Respect is an essential part of any relationship.”
74. “Giving respect allows us to understand each other better.”
75. I learned long ago that respect is earned through hard work.”
76. “Telling the truth is the surest way to earn respect.”
77. A strong sense of self-respect will help you overcome many difficulties in life.”
78. “When somebody shows you real respect, you’ll find it very difficult to return disrespect.”
79. “There is only one kind of respect: Respect that has been given away.”
80. “It takes real courage to stand up against injustice.”
81. “Respect doesn’t just happen. It must be sought out and earned.”
82. “No matter how much money or power you have, you still have no right to tell anyone what to do.”
83. There are no shortcuts to success.”
84. “A woman can be a beautiful treasure, but she needs a man to protect her.”
85. “If you aren’t willing to risk making mistakes, how can you hope to achieve anything great?”
86. True respect is an act of will, not of fear.”
87. “Love is all about respect.”
88. “A woman wants a man who loves her as much as he respects her.”
89. “Every little action counts when it comes down to building respect.”
90. “Respecting another human being isn’t easy. Sooner or later, they’ll let you know if they don’t respect you.”
91. It takes time to earn respect, but once you’ve got it, it’s yours forever.”
92. “Respect yourself enough to demand more from yourself than you would from anyone else.”
93. “To show genuine respect for another person, you have to value their opinion, too.”
94. You won’t get anywhere in life by giving up on yourself and allowing others to walk over you.
95. “It is impossible to expect respect if you don’t give it!”
96. “In order for you to really respect someone, you have to take the time to get to know them.”
97. “Being nice to someone does not necessarily mean you are going to be liked back.”
98. “A man may never love a woman completely, but he should always try his very best to respect her.”
99. “Sometimes you must be content with less, because you have so much already.”
100. “It takes courage to confront your weaknesses.”
101. “Honesty is the fastest route to earning respect.”
102. “The most important thing you can learn in this world is the difference between what is worth doing and what is not worth doing.”
103. Never underestimate the power of your own mind.”
104. You are smart enough; you’re wise enough; you’re good enough; you are worthy enough.”
105. “When you are young, there are so many people who seem older and wiser than you. But as you grow older, you realize that some of these people were actually younger and wiser than you at one point in their lives.”
106. A healthy attitude toward society starts with a healthy attitude toward yourself.
107. “Self-respect begins with self-esteem.”
108. “If you want to gain respect, make yourself loved.”
109. “What you think of yourself determines how you feel about yourself.”
110. “To appreciate yourself, you first need to understand yourself.”
111. A true friend supports us even when we make wrong decisions.
112. “You can’t teach character, but you can develop a habit of treating other people with courtesy and respect.”
113. “Be careful when you judge others – you might end up judging yourself.”
114. “Nothing makes a person feel better about themselves like respect.”
115. “Many times, when we least expect, it happens.”
116. “Respect is not something you inherit, it is something you earn every day.”
117. “The best way to control your anger is to control your words.”
118. “You can change your future by changing your thoughts.”
119. “A lot of people spend a lifetime trying to prove that they are right and everyone else is just plain wrong.”
120. “Somebody told me that the purpose of life was to find out what you could do with what you had. And then to do it. And then to keep on doing it. That’s the meaning of life. Do it before you die.”
121. “I am here to help those who seek my guidance through difficult times.”
122. “I’m still learning the lesson that being helpful means respecting myself enough to let go of my ego.”
123. “There is nothing more powerful than your thoughts.”
124. “Love is the answer! I stand before you today asking that you open your heart and share your love with me.
125. “We will never change unless we change ourselves.”
126. If you ever hope to achieve success, you must start by believing in yourself.
127. Don’t wait until everything is perfect to begin living!
128. “Doing the right things now, regardless of the results later, is the surest road to happiness.”
129. “I believe in second chances.”
130. “Your actions tell people far more about you than your words.”
131. “No matter what anyone says or how they act towards you, remember they can only see what you show them.”
132. “Successful people usually say ‘yes’ to opportunities to meet new people and expand their circle of acquaintances.”
133. “Successful relationships require mutual respect and understanding.”
134. “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
135. “The most important thing to remember is that it is not who wins, but what matters – the effort put forth.”
136. “Always look for the beauty in each moment, because tomorrow may bring sorrow.”
137. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”
138. “It takes great strength to admit mistakes and take responsibility for them.”
139. “Knowledge is power…but discipline is freedom!”
140. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain!
141. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
142. “The key to true happiness: Learn to accept yourself as you really are, no matter how much improvement you think there is left to be made.”
143. “Every man has his own destiny. But we all live under one heaven; so why should we fight against fate?”
144. “Happiness comes from within.”
145. “Never stop dreaming. Every dream begins with an idea and ends with action.”
146. If you want to inspire someone, simply give him your best shot — he’ll respond by giving his best shot back at you.
147. “When you’re young, you want to learn. When you grow old, you want to teach.”
148. “What would happen if we became aware of all the good in people? It wouldn’t seem quite so hard to forgive them.”
149. “Give the best you’ve got — whether you’re playing football, dancing, singing, sculpting, painting, writing, cooking, or whatever — and don’t settle for less than your very best.”
150. “If you wish to build a reputation as a smart person, learn from the smartest person around you.”
151. “Actions speak louder than words.”
152. “Remember, when someone tries to hurt you, it feels like you’re dying, but it’s actually happening to them.”
153. “You cannot control other people, but you can always choose your reaction to them.”
154. “To accomplish anything worthwhile, we must first decide what we value.”
155. “Never stop learning. The older you get, the better you know where to find answers.”
156. “Live every day as though it were your last, because someday you’ll be right.”
157. “We often mistake activity for achievement.”
158. “Love is patient and kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
159. “Be strong enough to stand alone, yet loyal enough to need another.”
160. There’s nothing wrong with having friends, just make sure they aren’t your family.
161. “Let go of what cannot be changed.”
162. “Keep smiling! Life will turn out fine!”
163. “Love is a decision to trust, to let down your guard, to place total confidence in someone else, to move forward without knowing the future.”
164. “In order to succeed, we must become willing to pay the price.”
165. “Our opinions do not change facts. Facts remain unchanged even in the face of contrary opinion.”
166. “Don’t wait to trade your knowledge or experience for money. Make money your teacher instead.”
167. “Love is a word which means the deepest commitment to another human being.”
168. You never know who might become the love of your life.”
169. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear.
170. “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”
171. “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.”
172. “Your mind is more powerful than any force on earth.”
173. Respect is the most important thing in any relationship between two people.”
174. “Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
175. “It is only through great effort that we rise above our level of understanding.”
176. “All change is painful.”
177. “Don’t worry about failure, you won’t have far to fall.”
178. “When you look into the eyes of someone you love, you see everything you could possibly ever hope to become.”
179. “When you wake up each morning, breathe deeply, and remind yourself of all the things that you already are.”
180. “It is not what goes on outside you that matters — it is what goes on inside you.”
181. “Forgiveness is letting go of anger and resentment toward another so you can heal yourself.”
182. “Nothing makes us grow faster than pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zone.”
183. “The greatest compliment you can give somebody is to accept them exactly as they are.”
184. “We should try to live our lives using the principles of respect and dignity.”
185. “Try to stay calm, even in times of great stress.”
186. “Have no regrets, for tomorrow is another day.”
187. “No matter how difficult the road ahead may seem, remember that there is always an exit if you want one.”
188. “Take good care of yourself, because it doesn’t matter how old you are, you’re still young at heart.”
189. “You can’t please everyone, but you can usually please a lot of people.”
190. “One of the best ways to find peace is to help others.”
191. “Remember that today is a new day. You’ve made mistakes before, this one isn’t going to be any different.”
192. “If you follow the rules you break them; if you break the rules, you follow them.”
193. “Never say anything negative about anybody unless you mean it 100 percent.”
194. “We’ve got to believe in ourselves, because no one else is going to.”
195. “Do what you feel like doing, when you feel like doing it.”
196. “We must learn to appreciate the beauty around us or we will destroy it.”
197. “Be careful of those who talk too much about their own self-importance.”
198. “There’s nothing wrong with having dreams and aspirations. Just make sure your dreams aren’t incompatible with the dreams of other people.”
199. “Give away what you don’t need, and take only what you truly desire.”
200. “Always be prepared for the unexpected.”
201. “Everything really does happen for a reason.”
202. “Actions speak louder than words.”
203. “Happiness is within reach if you just keep reaching out to grab it.”
204. “Just because something is easy doesn’t mean its worth doing.”
205. “Everybody has both light and shadow, some brighter than others, some darker.”
206. “You may think that all relationships are equal, but they aren’t.”
207. “Every person comes from a place of wanting to do better and learning from their experiences.”
208. Sometimes life seems unfair, but if we choose to view it positively instead of negatively, we’ll discover that it works out perfectly fine after all.
209. “Love sees past appearances. It looks through all the imperfections and faults and says ‘I love you.'”
210. “Life isn’t fair, but sometimes fair gets turned upside down.”

Final Thoughts

I hope that these quotes on healthy relationship and respect for people have helped you to build mutual respect and mutual trust with your partner.

There’s no doubt that a happy life comes from a healthy relationship. Happy relationships are worth fighting for, so let’s continue to strive to gain more knowledge about being respectful towards each other and maintain our relationships in our daily lives.

I wish you the very best and I hope that these quotes will guide you in building strong relationships in the future!