whats the most important key in keeping a relationship together?

United States
March 18, 2007 11:04pm CST
i often wonder what the secret is to having a long, loving, successful marriage. is it to respect eachother, be eachothers best friends, a warm hug and kiss each and every day, to say "i love you" everyday, laughter, passion....what? im sure its a combination of all of these things AND more. what are other important things that a marriage must have to keep it meaningful, happy and long lasting?
6 responses
• United States
19 Mar 07
Love doesn't last very long if it is not nurtured by both parties. All relationships should be a joint effort. Doing unexpected special things for each other keeps you going. I still think you need to have trust and honesty in the foundation of a relationship. If you don't totally trust your partner, the other things begin to crumble around you.
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• India
19 Mar 07
its bout trust..truth... u both hav to sum hw compromise ur happiness to keep the smile on others face.....
@gsnarayanan (1704)
• India
19 Mar 07
Mutual trust and deep understanding are few essential requirements of marriage apart from both partners should be truthful to each other.
@mashimaro (1094)
• Philippines
19 Mar 07
A secret having a relationship together and it will last forever..have a respect, trust, loving, loyalty, honesty and communicatons..no secrets.
@shannon76 (1232)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Communication is the VERY most important ingrediant to any happy, long lasting relationship.
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
19 Mar 07
you are right a combination of these things you mentioned but you failed to mention Faithfulness to each other. I believe that when we love somebody we have to give all coz when the love, trust, respect don't go together then eventually the marriage will fall apart. And once the trust is broken it can hardly be recovered.