What is your secret for a long lasting relationship?

I have a few ideas, first is total honesty and communication. If you don't have those two items then you are in trouble from the beginning. The other and probably most important is to think forever. If you think forever then you can never go wrong.

i'm in a relationship for almost 6 yrs now. i guess what keeps our relationship going is that we appreciate each other more as we discover about each other. embracing him/her totally as a person, not only accepting his/her good qualities but also his/her shortcomings. it is also important that you enjoy each others company and make sure that you spend quality time together. another is communication, you must build a trusting relationship and be open. some relationship get cold probably because their relationship remained on the superficial level.

I would have to say that in my experience that the BIGGEST KEY THING is communication...YOU MUST be able to clearly communicate with each other AND LISTEN openmindedly etc etc..some other very important key factors for me would be - compassion and understanding of each other as a whole being not jsut as what you desire in a person or the traits that you like - acceptance....you can't change ppl damn it! so if you go into a relationship thinking you will change the things you dont like..FORGET IT..its doomed before it even starts - LAUGHTER!!! LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH....being able to REALLY laugh together is an amazing thing... - be supportive through good times and bad thats all I can think of at the moment LOL...

I think the trust is so important for a long lasting relationship. A strong relationship bases on the trust. It gives each other confidence. I really appreciate the trust from my husband. He supports whatever I do. I love China

3 o's: Open mind Open communication and Overwhelming understanding ^^,)

My secret for a long lasting relationship is to always talk to each other about everything and never go to bed mad at each other. You should stay up and fight/speak it out. Also you can't just do everything for yourself...you gotta do things for your husband. It's a 2 way street. It takes alot of work but it's all worth it!

1. Open communication 2. Open mind 3. Trust 4. Respect 5. Open to share in their interests 6. Being spontaneous 7. Having goals 8. Having things in common 9. Accepting of differences 10. Putting each other first 11. Having "dates" on a regular basis 12. Reminding yourself of why you fell in love w/him/her in the first place

Patient, understanding, acceptance and faithfulness maybe the best secret for a long and lasting relationship. [/b]Love[b] is patient and it comes with sacrifices and devotions to one another. [/b]Understanding[b] it goes with taking each other's side, try to listen to your partner. [/b]Acceptance[b], love the strength and weaknesses of your partner because from here you've got a chance to know and love each other more. [/b]Faithfulness[b], be open and be your self. Every relationship has ups and downs, this way you can prove how much you love each other.

if you are not compatible i dont think that it will work out even you have respect for each other. so before getting into a relationship you have to know that person well enough. of course an open communication is one of the best thing that makes a relationship long. i am married for five years now and before that we have a four year relationship before we got married. i can say that i am compatible with my wife.

Yes, patience and understanding are elements to lasting relationship, also there must be love... a real selfless love, honesty and faithfulness to each other and the most important is that God must be at the center of your relationship.

First you have to know that you are not only the boyfriend/girlfriend but know that you are with someone that you could also be friends with. Me and my husband have been together for 14 years now and we get along as good as we always have. What I do is I do not sweat the small stuff. Some people argue about such stupid things and if it is really stupid then I just keep my mouth shut. Why make a bid deal out of stupid things. We all have different opinions on everything and we both have our thoughts and feelings about different things and they may not be the same opinions but that is ok because I respect him and his thoughts and opinions. I give him trust and let him make his own decisions. And he does the same.