What do you think makes the best relationships truly work and last?
By RescueLady
@bizness (866)
United States
October 24, 2012 1:57pm CST
Just curious...in this day and time (I know it sounds so cliche) what do you think, if anything, actually contributes to a relationship lasting?
Old conventional beliefs and ways are seemingly out the window, so I am curious...what keeps people together?
Any ideas?
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6 responses
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
I think that for married people to happily live together is to be able to take equal share in all responsibilities and be able to show love, respect and understanding always. They should also realize that it is normal to have some disagreements but make sure to understand each other well and always have a forgiving heart to your spouse.
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
26 Oct 12
It will always be a work in progress. And as long we live, we should continuously learn what each other wants and needs. Have a great day, bizness!
@bizness (866)
• United States
25 Oct 12
jenny1015 all I can say is 'Amen!' You've hit it on the head! Now if only we would all practice that, just think what happiness there would be! Thank you so much for sharing!
@montevilla (550)
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26 Oct 12
Love, trust friendship, mutual respect, faithfulness, affection, having lot of things in common, good communication, realistic, expectation of each other and total commitment.
happy my lotting!
@bizness (866)
• United States
28 Oct 12
That is a wonderful list and so very true. There are so many things that go into a relationship and I don't think most people realize that. If in the beginning, two people are up front and honest about their feelings, their views on life, love and relationships and start with that kind of communication then the foundation has been laid and they are more likely to succeed.
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
Love for each other, Respect, and Trust and Putting God in the center of the relationship would truly make one relationship work and that it will be built to last as it is going to be guided by God's hands and his will. Decisions will be according to god's standards, The couple will withstand anything thrown at them because they have respect for each other, love and trust.
@bizness (866)
• United States
25 Oct 12
I agree...once again those are most important in a relationship. And I too believe God should play a huge part in one's life and your relationships. I didn't mention it to begin with because I wasn't sure of the responses we would get!
The biggest thing too, I believe, is that we have to realize things don't happen over night, it takes time and committment.
@GemmaR (8517)
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24 Oct 12
I think that the most important thing that you have to be able to do is to talk to each other. If you are not able to do this then there is no way that you're going to be able to work through all of your problems to sort them out in the way that you should probably be able to. This is the reason that a lot of people fail in their relationships because they have arguments and never sort things out; whereas those who talked their problems through would be able to solve them and stay in their relationship for the long term.
@bizness (866)
• United States
25 Oct 12
You are right but you know I think another reason some relationships fail is because people don't realize that 'you're only human' and with that comes mistakes. Sometimes we set our expectations so high that no one can live up to them. So, yes communiction, talk with one another but always remember we are only human and we do mess up...just make sure you learn from it and don't repeat your actions!
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
24 Oct 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. I think in every relationship there needs to be trust and faith between the two partners so that they can support encourage and compliment each other in every situation. The base of the relationship is shattered when misunderstandings arises between them and this is the reason trust has to be maintained and kept intact so that the relationship goes life long.
What say?
@bizness (866)
• United States
24 Oct 12
I agree...I think communication is the number one key to a good and strong relationship.
And definitely trust...
I believe if you have the 2 you can't go wrong!
Thanks for sharing your opinion!
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
I think being in love, care and trust to each other makes the relationship truly works and last. I am married for almost 7 years because we both love and care each other we can able to maintained relationship and were both happy.
@bizness (866)
• United States
24 Oct 12
That's awesome! And congratulations on your 7 years! That's outstanding in this decade!
Love, caring and trust are without a doubt some of the crucial things to make any relationship work. Plus add communication (as I stated in another post)to that equation and voila, success!
