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The great thing about a board like this is that every now and again, there are "nuggets of gold" shared by others that someone finds useful to help them in their personal lives. With that in mind, I just thought it would be a good idea for those who are able to, to offer useful tips on what makes for a successful relationship. Maybe it has worked for you, someone you know, or it could be something that you have read. Either way, lets hear your tip(s).
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aka ChurchDude. I want that moniker back! Until then....
"Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding on to" ~ Anon -
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I believe a successful relationship happens when both people are interested in making it work. A couple that I know makes it a point to have a date night at least once per month without the kids. -
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((Compry)) good one.
Taking a genuine interest in each others outside activities/interests - without smothering.Comment
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cew,relationships are so complex,it is all down to individuals and how they approach it,what makes one relationship successful may not necessarily be successful in another.
if only there were easy recipes we could follow,there would not be any need for divorce or break-ups.
the relationships that tend to thrive are those where love and respect are reciprocated from either partners.
thoughtfullness,trust,sensitivity,and generally demonstrating care for your partner are normally things that are conducive to prolonging a relationship.
in long term relationship we tend to let familiarity creeps in,its important to continually show affection,woo your partner all the time.....works for me [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]Comment
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Great topic!
I believe 2 key ingredients are communication and trust.Comment
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I agree Compry, through thick and through thin...no matter what. Committment to the relationship seems rare these days.Originally posted by Comprygirl:
[qb]I believe a successful relationship happens when both people are interested in making it work.[/qb]Comment
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Treating each other the way you would like to be treated. It goes a long way.
Being humble enough to forgive...and ask for forgiveness.Comment
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Fight fair. Refrain from bringing up past arguments and using them as weapons against your partner. Learn to resolve issues in way that leaves you and your partner feeling respected and loved. Grow and learn from past issues.Comment
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keep things spicy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]Comment
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always respect the others views. You know they had a life before you so do not make then change it becasue they have met you.
I mean religion, friends, hobbies etc..
never let a day go by where you do not tell them how much they mean to you!Comment
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must agree [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]Originally posted by babydoll:
[qb]keep things spicy [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/qb]Comment
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totally agree, you should never bring up past relationships or past problems, what happens in the past shoudl stay in the pastOriginally posted by VJay:
[qb]Fight fair. Refrain from bringing up past arguments and using them as weapons against your partner. Learn to resolve issues in way that leaves you and your partner feeling respected and loved. Grow and learn from past issues.[/qb]Comment
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Communication is key in a relationship...even if you are not madly in love...as long as you can communicate in all areas, sexually verbally, emotionaly you name it a relationship can work.Comment
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Excellent points from all of you. I do think the issue of bringing up things from the past is one of the biggest problems affecting couples. I guess it falls under the umbrella of "fighting fair", and though difficult, I agree that people in successful relationships are the ones that have grasped that fact.
A few things I am surprised that has not been mentioned as yet includes the role of one's ex(es) in the present, and dealing with friends of the opposite sex who may be a little bit too close for comfort. Any advice/tips on this?
dearjohn: You have made some good points, however the idea is to throw some ideas out there and perhaps someone can find one or two that they can try to make their relationship better. From the responses, I think we are doing OK so far [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]aka ChurchDude. I want that moniker back! Until then....
"Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding on to" ~ AnonComment
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I think the "ex" is really a big thing why most relationship fails too...I am one person who thinks sthe past is past and if a person is my future I try to keep the past in the past.... I try not to talk about what happened with me and my ex.Originally posted by CEW:
[qb]Excellent points from all of you. I do think the issue of bringing up things from the past is one of the biggest problems affecting couples. I guess it falls under the umbrella of "fighting fair", and though difficult, I agree that people in successful relationships are the ones that have grasped that fact.
A few things I am surprised that has not been mentioned as yet includes the role of one's ex(es) in the present, and dealing with friends of the opposite sex who may be a little bit too close for comfort. Any advice/tips on this?
dearjohn: You have made some good points, however the idea is to throw some ideas out there and perhaps someone can find one or two that they can try to make their relationship better. From the responses, I think we are doing OK so far [img]/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] [/qb]Comment
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