<human>: I've been having trouble with my relationship recently. What should I do?
<bot>: It's hard to say without knowing more about your situation, but there are some common steps you can take to try and improve your relationship. First, make sure to communicate openly and honestly with each other. Talk about how you feel, what you want from the relationship, and what expectations you have of one another. 2 Next, focus on understanding and validating each other's feelings. Try to put yourself in their shoes and see things from their perspective.3 Lastly, practice empathy and compromise. Work together to come up with solutions that work for both of you.