The beginning of every romantic relationship is usually filled with
fun and excitement. With time the fun and excitement seems to wane in most relationship. And many of such relationships end up breaking up. Making
a relationship last requires an amount of
work or effort from the couple involved.

Here are a 5 major things that make a
relationship last forever.

1. Mutual Enjoyment:
In solid relationships people spend time together just for the joy of being together. What they do is not of significance. They just enjoy each others’ company. Unfortunately the busyness of life causes us to forget what a joy can be when two people that truly loves each others’ spends time together. When a
relationship deteriorates to the extent that couples begin to avoid or detest
each others’ presence such relationship
is heading for the rocks.

2. Mutual Respect:
How do you build mutual respect? It is when you don’t let obstacles or circumstances become more important to you than the relationship. It is when the pressure is on and you still treat them with patient and kindness rather than feeling resentment toward each other. When the relationship is struggling and you’re willing to work to preserve it. Couples who have mutual respect for each other are always appreciative and grateful for having each other.

3. Shared Experiences:
In a solid relationship the partners celebrate each other successes and go through challenges together. Relationships are built on shared experiences; when you do things together you are creating the kind of foundation that will last a lifetime.

4. Communication:
Communication is important in relationships. It provides the opportunity for couples to share interests, aspirations, concerns etc. Many times clear communication is all it takes to clear an impending argument or misunderstanding in a relationship. No matter how well you may know each
other, the two of you are not mind
readers. There is still need for constant
and clear communication.

5. Trust:
Trust is the bedrock of every solid relationship. It means placing confidence and faith on each other. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The glory of friendship is not just in the outstretched hand or the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is in the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him.” Couple should strive to earn each others’ trust and maintain it. Reciprocity: All relationships experience ebb and flow. Sometimes one person is the primary giver, sometimes the other is. But a solid
relationship will always be two sided.
Friendships are like bank accounts. You
cannot continue to draw on them
without making deposits. If either of you
become overdrawn or it stays that way
too long, the relationship won’t last. You
can’t assume the other person knows
that you love him or her. Say it! Show it!
It makes a whole lot of difference. Make
effort to show each other love in ways
that you know would make each other
feel loved on a regular basis.

1. Have respect for each other.
1. Communicate feelings.
1. Compromise when you need to.
1. Be honest and sincere with each other.
1. Trust each other.
1. Never forget why you fell in love with each other.
1. And never stop courting the other.

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