What do you believe is the key to a successful marriage?

Stephen K

Communication
Commonality
Commitment

ALLEN B

Trust, honesty and never going to sleep on an argument.

Randy

Treat the other person like they are the most important person on the planet (he/she is so it should be easy). Don't forget how important that person is to you. Love the person like there is no tomorrow (my wife died but not without knowing that I loved her with all of my heart and soul).

eharrah1

Communication
Commitment
Honesty
Trust

Klingon

Communication, honesty, trust.

2gd2b4rl

There is no such thing as a perfect marriage.
A great marriage is loving unconditionally. A great marriage is one where you want to make the other person shine. A great marriage is complimenting even when a compliment is for a daily task. A great partner hurts for their spouse when they are hurting. A great marriage is mostly perseverance and kindness. You want to be together no matter what life may bring. You have to keep communicating and you have to spend time together. In a great marriage you apologize when you're wrong and shut up when you're right. A great marriage involves forgiving and forgetting quickly.
Last, if you think you have a great marriage it doesn't matter what any one else thinks.

sexy man

trust, honest and communication.

bob h

Well, I think it takes a lot. First, it takes a lot of commitent. Second, it takes a lot of trust. Third, rmember it is a give and take relationship. I think that you give 60% and take 40%, and so does your partner. You have to be understanding and forgiving. You have to always show that you love each other through actions and not just words. You have to be there for them no matter what. That is all I can think of right now! Good luck, if you are getting married.

suzi

A successful marriage is different for everyone but having watched my parents and also being married myself (my parents relationship is quite calm, mine is quite fiery) one of the things I see reflected in both of our marriages is true friendship. Not only do I love my husband he is my best friend.

We trust each other and will talk about anything, sometimes we argue but, I won't go to bed on an argument. As morbid as it may sound we both work on the principal that if it was the last time you talked could you live with the fact you had parted on an argument.

Make each other laugh, tell each other how you feel and reiterate the fact that you love them. If your partner needs help give it, if you need help then accept it knowing it is being given with love.

All the little things then come together and make the marriage work. If you work better as a couple than you do on your own and you are happier in that unit then your marriage is successful.

nwnativeprincess

Hard work, Communication, Commitment, Respect, Love, Honesty, Trust, Acceptance.

Jesse

Remembering that you and your spouse are human. I believe there are four things that make a good marriage......trust, communication, compassion, and respect. Having a successful marriage takes a lot of hard work from both and giving and being forgiving helps a whole lot.

JUSEve

Unconditional love for each other.This wil involve all the things that have been mentioned before.

We must however remember that the "feeling" you get in your stomach is only part of it and SHOULD NOT be what you base your relatioship on.

panda

what's his is mine and what's mine is my own

mailliam

Stay single.

texas tornado

Trust, Communication & the ability to make each other Smile. (Life is to short)

a.kolathil

Mutual adjustment,tolerance and patience

seymoretowns

communication, understanding, listening AND hearing, commitment, and lots and lots of LOVE

javelin

Honesty, open mindedness, separate sinks.

getrdunhunny

honesty, trust, and love

beachqueen

FIRST YOU HAVE TO BE FRIENDS BEFORE ANYTHING . THEN EVERY THING WILL FOLLOW LOVE ,TRUST. THAT'S WHEN YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP.

shandi232000

Communication (this allows you to work through problems before things get too out of control)
Trust (this allows you to both be yourself without fear of reprimand)
Honesty (Trust is not a given. Total honesty builds trust).
Finally, Staying power (There are always going to be bad times. Battle through the bad times and STAY, for "better or worse".

tattylashes

divorce

Turtle

Never expect it to be 50/50. Sometimes you have to give more and then the tables turn and your spouse ends up giving more. It's about support and respect and letting each other grow without growing apart. Communication is key; mature, loving communication before marriage and during marriage.

mommy3

Trust, Honesty, Love, Cooperation (Working Together), Give and Take.

333-half-evil-333

love and frendship

Hannah L

loyalty and communication

noruleschris

Getting out the house before the husband catches you.

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