What does it take to have a successful relationship?

Sandra M

First, you must at least like/love each other, and then let each other be who they are. If you have to change them, then they are probably not right for you. Give each other space, and don't try to own each other. Be sure you are both going in the same direction, you know the same goals in life. Ask serious questions before you marry like religion, kids, jobs, ect. Hope this helps.

charlesjerrell

the will to make it work, a since of humor, a caring and understanding heart, and a since of fairness

bon bon

willingness to work through problems determination being able to admit when your wrong and saying sorry,to remember that we all make mistakes,selective hearing letting little things go instead of making bigger issue out of them,giving each other support when needed and encouragement,support each others interest they might have even if its not interesting to you ,and be actively involved with them,be willing to try new things and have a open mind,be supportive of ones goals or ideas,always try an fulfill ones need they might have,never bringing up past issue or throwing it in ones face,being able to let things that might have happened in the past go,always being there for them and need to be able to have compassion,being able to comfort one another in a time of need,being happy with ones self and willing to accept the other for who they are,keep the romance alive by doing special things together,remember to celebrate special events such as birthdays and such,never giving them a reason to feel insecure,be content with what you have and except the lifestyle that you share,having confidence in yourself as well as your partner.be able to express your feelings and understand thiers.

MYdirtyKnickers:o

dont fight over stupid things you can easily avoid and dont hide things that can cause destruction in the future.

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ricky

Most important keeping Respect for each other. Learning to Forgive. Excepting your partner for the whole person good and bad.

Kit Kat

Fights are actually important as it clears the air in the relationship keeping it healthy

His LadyBug

well.. that question is tricky because if you have all the obvious ones then you should be just fine.. You should be pactient with your partner and learn that it's not always about you. Learn to compromise..

AKAO4D

The desire to be successful.

Haulie

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY.

My Grandfather once told my sister, brother and I that the reason he had a marriage that lasted 50 years (and counting) is because he followed the advice given to him by his grandfather... who said:

"Don't do or say anything when you're away from your partner that you wouldn't do or say if they were standing in the room with you."

And, I would add to that... hide nothing. People who have nothing to hide, hide nothing. Be honest and be an open book. If your partner catches you hiding things or lying, can you blame them if they freak out and don't trust you and the relationship goes down the tubes?

ANITA g

commitment-the determination to make it work. common interests, having a good rapport.

Sonali

making him feel that he is very special for me

JustAgirl

My answer to this question is...God.

My explanation to my answer is the following...
There are three ways to connect to your partner in a relationship; emotionally, physically, AND Spiritually. The fact of the matter is, our emotions change, our bodies change, but God never changes. He is the consistency in any relationship and is the key in lasting through the ups and downs. In fact, Logan and I just discussed this the other day and practically said the same thing at the same time. It was great. lol.

maybe this time...

The only other importnat details is being willing to compromise, not overanylizing actions, and avoid fighting over things of no importance. Also remembering that each person thinks in a different way than yourself. Good Luck

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