What makes a relationship work?

Meeting each other halfway.

trust and communication are the foundation, in my experience it would be an undying effort to keep growing together and understanding. After a number of years people change, but if you truly understand the core of the person and willing to keep trying to matter the hardship you can make the relationship work.

Will you love him/her, comfort him/him, honor and keep him/her, in sickness and health, and forsaking all others, faithfully keeping him/her as long as you both shall live? That is a common marriage vow and in finding that relationship to work, the ultimate test is this question. By all means before that point there are many challenges which I feel has plague most relationships nowadays through numerous tests and social gatherings. Nobody is perfect. But I know when you can both stand side by side without saying a single word but hold hands and separate at the same time without being distrustful of the other, that's something. It's peace of mind. That's what I got my husband. :) On the other hand, if he leads me to believe in something suspicious ... that's another story.

Good communication and trust makes a relationship work. If you truly love your partner you must also trust them. If you have any doubts and hide them rather than talk about them then they may grow and blow up sometime down the track and they could be totally wrong. I have known people misunderstand and rather than talk it out they go on believing the error and it gets so bad that it poisons everything. Communication is the only way to deal with this and it should be dealt with early before it poisons things.

Yes, I agree that acceptance is an essential ingredient in any kind of relationship. Nevertheless, I strongly believe that having Christ as the center of the relationship makes all the difference. His presence in our relationship enables us to love and accept our partner. You see, we don't have the power to change our partner but God has. When we see the flaws in our partner's life don't be discouraged, God is not finished with him/her yet...in the same manner that He's not finished with you, yet....

in order for a relationship to be effective, i strongly believe that both partners need to be cooperative, willing, trustworthy, committed, and prioritize their partners. a strong relationship also depends on a very high and understanding level of communication, because without communication they won,t really know each others.

Give and give and forgive quickly. Maintain open communication at all times. Be truthful and honest to each other. There must be no secrets or any skeleton in the closet for both parties.

For me, secret is putting God in the Center of your relationship, trusting him that he' has a great plan for both of you. His desire is not to harm you but to prosper. Trusting in each other, remember each promises made. And keep your love always on fire even on your own little ways. Being true, being open to each other, Talk and listen to each other, appreciating, undestanding and respect. Always serve each other with LOVE. Thanks and have good day ahead...

I think relationship will work if they will be honest to each other.

Communication is very important thing in my opinion. Without communication there is no trust and without trust there is no long lasting relationship. Of course you have to accept the whole personality of the person because people do not change. They can try but soon or later they return to previous behave. So first thing is to find person you want to be with, then talk a lot to to get to know the person, after while the trust in each other makes relationship works. But this are just my experiences no guarantee:)

what makes a relationship work?! for me and my partner, it is to be able to deal with mistakes and having an understanding of how you wanted your life as a couple turned out..i think that occasional quarrel can be an add on..but to make life balance, we always take into consideration what is very obvious for every couple out there, the thing we called giving and taking..

Love is the most important thing which keep the relationship going on

Your right. should be give and take, understanding one another, and of couse there should be LOVE.

Relationships work based on honesty, openess, and trust. If one person has a concern the other needs to address it in a way that would make both of them happy. There needs to be trust, but trust needs to be earned and valued.

trust, love, patience, understanding...

i guess both partners should not only love each other but also learn to accept each others flaws. they should know how to trust each other and they should allocate some time for them to discover each other more.

To make a relationship work,youshoudllearn to accept each other's short comings. We normally love th good points but are bitter about teh weakensses. if we stop being bitter and try to help our partner to overcome the shortcomings or make adjustments to minimise the effects of the shortcomings we can have better and long lasting relationship.

i agree with you. relationship between partner, especially spouse, came from the truth that you have to accept your partner as his/her now. And trust your partner and dont ever betrayed their trust to you. that would make a good relationship

I thin the most importatant thing to remember when your are in a relationship is that you should always make time to each other. You need time to discuss your feelings, the things you want to do, the people who you are with, the things you want to do. You must always have communication so that you will understand each other.

trust and honesty