What is the secret of a happy relationship?

I'm amazed too and I would love if someone could write a book asking these people how they made their relationships work for so many years. I would add that with my own marriage of twenty years, I've had to compromise, support and have a great deal of patience, but it definitely has not been easy at times.

I think trust is the first and most important thing in any relationship. The second thing is a sacrificing attitude, stop demanding but try to satisfy your partner or where you want to continue the relationship. Always care enough to the feelings of your relationship so as to be happy mutually. All the best from oarnamav.

I used to think it was manipulative and antifeminist when women would heap praise on their husbands and then ask for their help. I didn't want to trick my lover I wanted us to be equals. Now I know that communicating with a man especially my man in a way that makes him feel good isn't the same as playing games. When he does the same for me, I don't feel undermined, but understood and appreciated. In a relationship everybody hopes their partner to change the way they want and thats what kills a relationship. If you want a long lasting relationship don't try to change him/her lets try to change ourself and see how beautiful the relationship becomes.

I've been married for 2 years. Still very short time, right? In the first year of our marriage, we had quarrels often. Most were just for travialities. To be honest, I had thought about separation many times when I was very angry. But I'm happy that we've passed that period. After one year of breaking-in, now we won't argue for the same thing that would lead us to quarrels before. I admire those couples with more than 50 years of marriage and I really hope we can do that as well. I think the secret is just understanding and catholicity. Two different people get together, they have different character, different living habit, different temper. Different opions are unavoidable. Secret is how you treat it.

I truely think honesty, communication, committment, love, and respect is pretty much the base. If you have this you shouldn't have anything to worry about. The minute you start to lost trust, or stop communicating the the lobe goes away and the respect and the you no longer feel committed to each other.

My great granparents were married for 60 years.When asked what their secret was my granpa always said "you only need to know 2 words to keep your wife happy. yes,dear" :) on another note he always used to tell her stick with me kid you'll have diamonds for button..on their i believe 30th anniversary he got her a ring made that looked like a button surrounded by diamonds......awwww

i think first you sincere with your relation ship and the sacrifice.

Relationship goes on with commitments are survived long, besides all odds! Commitments are not secret but the secret behind taking it on and stick to that is surely a secret which is the main thing for such a long relationship! The determination, the trust sharing, the sharing of eachpthers moods and waves and all odds too! The tolerance for long term companionship, keeping things alive which are creating good relationship maintaining! Mostly these are the main things for that and one can write so many things about each one! But those who have a long relationship will have these things with them to folow and they are doing this with enjoyment!

Of course, love is not enough in any relationship. There is a lot more to have a happy and lasting relationship. You may put everything there like trust, caring, respect, honesty, faithfulness, thoughtfulness, understanding, dedication, and more but still it depends on married couples. It is a give and take relationship. Not one should be the only one to give and the other to take. If you decide to have that person to be your lifetime partner you should work your way to make this happen. And it takes two not only you. Your partner should have this also in mind for a longer lasting relationship. A relationship that will stand through tide and time.

That song that you are talking about is called What is Forever For. And you are right about people being together for years and now if seems to be over before they get home from the honey moon. I believe it is because back then the values were very different from ours today. Not saying today's values are not right but just now the same. I mean back in the good old days when a woman was being abused they usually lived in silence, they were firm believer in vows and once married you stayed that way. See what i mean i was not ok back then to take your hubby to court for abuse. I believe it is because of our societal liberation for lack of better words that has made it ok not to put up with these things. Hope you understand what i am saying/.\

I believe that in order for us to have a happy, longlife and a successful marriage is to be submitted to the Almighty Father first. This is my own opinion and i'm not trying to convince everyone here ;) It says in the Bible the definition of 'love'. It's from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Love never fails." I believe that if two married couples have faith in God and fears God, they will live a happy life. Everything will just fall into place. Love started with God first when He first sent His only Son. If we have Christ's love in our hearts, we will learn to love not just ourselves but also others, which means our husband/wife. There has to be trust, honesty and faith within the marriage. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.." - 1 Corinthians 13:13

Here are my principles to keep the relationship happy: - Be supportive of each other. - Show mutual respect. - Find ways to spend time together (ccok, watch dvds, walk the dog, go out of town, etc.). - Admit to mistakes and ask for forgiveness. - Never bring up mistakes of the past. - Surprise each other sometimes. - Compliment your partner and let him/ her know that even the littlest deed is appreciated. - NEVER go to bed with issues unresolved. - Laugh and have fun!

trust and mutual respect are the mail reason for a happy relationship in my opinion. This will be rootcause of love,happy life and everything else.you ahve to believe your partner. The aprtner has to ahve belief in you. you should also respect each other.then you willl defitneily ahve ahappy life

i've been married 7years and i must say, its a roller coaster ride. i've managed to stay afloat by learning to appreciate more on what is there, what i can feel, and what is being done rather than think of the ifs and what could have beens or think of what's not around. i've learned to be thankful of what my partner can do for me and the little adjustments we've both made for the relationships instead of focusing on the unaccomplished.

for me i value very much open line of communication then listening practice also and before saying anything think twice . . . don't argue when the fire is still very hot ! lots of patience and understanding too . . .

i am very happy u hv chosen the right best answer,trhe person is lucky one ,but in other cases u have to be tolerant and tolerant no matter what happens and any relatuionship in this world work.

These people that have been married for 50 plus years know the meaning of commitment! Honestly, I think this society has become very selfish...we get married...then complain...well he/she doesn't do this for me... WAIT! When did this become about ONLY you!? Marriage is about two people...not one. Never expect more from someone than you expect of yourself. Most likely if you aren't getting what you want out of a relationship, you aren't putting much into it yourself.

For me to have a relationship that stays for long both parties should have trust, understanding, communication and love for each other. And that love should not be lost you should see to it that you have time for each other and most important is you should have a give and take relationship. And if a problem exist you should fixed it immediately and talk it over so that it won't get it big. I think all of this is important in a relationship so that you will be together for long and stay happy always.

Love, mutual relationship,mutual understanding and one own nature are the secrets of happy relationship.This love and mutual understanding tied them for years and so on.If someone spilit up from anybody there can be many reasons for that.I will not explain them.What u think?

Talk, talk, talk, never stop talking! communication is so important in a relationship! Compassion! let your spouse know you care! Never go to bed angry! It is devistating to a relationship. Honesty too! don't keep secrets or tell lies, they will come back to bite you! Best of luck to you!