What’s the secret to staying head-over-heels in love for the long haul? Researchers at the
University of Illinois, believe they have found the answer and highlighted 6 most
important factors in
maintaining successful
romantic relationships.
SECRET #1: Openness In All Communications Between Both Partners. Engaging in open communication - i.e. talking about your feelings
and encouraging your partner to do the same.
SECRET #2: Approaching Every Issue From A Place Of Positivity. Well, if you’ve never tried, then how do you know that you can’t?’ So try as much to marry that person who saw every bit of potential in your life
SECRET #3: Mutual Assurances About Spending The Future Together. Couples who aren’t married still appreciate
knowing their relationship has staying power. Assurance means inspiring confidence in
your partner that you’re going to stick around.
SECRET #4: Equable Division Of Household Chores Both Partners Can Agree On.. Each partner’s
perception of this strategy is important to his or her
satisfaction and to the quality of the relationship, there’s nothing about sexist perception.
Secret #5: Nurturing A Shared Social Network. Find better ways to integrate your social
lives. By sharing circles of friends— at least, those who are
happy in their own
relationships — you’ve got groups of people that you can
adapt maintenance strategies
from and people who’ll hold
you accountable as a couple,”
This can
influence your relationship in positive ways.
SECRET #6: Appreciating Your Partner’s Efforts to keep the relationship going strong is essential. Appreciating your partner’s efforts is essential
for maintaining a happy
relationship.“If I see my partner
doing positive things, it makes
me feel better and more committed to the
relationship.” Stay Happily.