Many people believe that passion and commitment are the foundations of strong romantic relationships. But a relationship is made of two (26)_____ individuals. And the personality traits (特性) these individuals (27)_____ or lack can often make a relationship more—or less—likely to (28)_____. Recent research has found that one trait in particular—humility (谦逊) —is an important indicator of successful relationships.
Humility can sometimes be (29)_____ with a lack of confidence. But researchers have come to realize that being humble generally indicates the (30)_____ of deeply admirable personal qualities. Being humble means you have the ability to accurately (31)_____ your deficiencies without denying your skills and strengths. For example, you might recognize that you are intelligent, but realize that you are not a (32)_____. Thus, humility leads to an honest view of one’s own advantages and shortcomings. Humble people do not ignore, avoid, or try to deny their limits or deficiencies. They can (33)_____ mistakes, see value in things that are far from perfect and identify areas for improvement.
Perhaps it is not (34)_____, then, that humility appears to be a huge asset to relationships. One study found that people tend to rate this quality (35)_____ in their spouse. The study also found that someone who is humble is more likely to initiate a romantic relationship, perhaps because they are less likely to see themselves as “too good” for someone else. Thus, a humble partner might be your ideal partner.
