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8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by thorpsyjay(m): 8:52pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
[color=#000099][/color]There are many lonely people these days. It’s not because they can’t find their love, it’s because they can’t maintain their relationships. Maintaining a happy and long-lasting relationship is a challenging task. You should learn to love and appreciate your partner and his family, support him and help him when he needs you. A long-lasting relationship can also require some adjusting to meet your partner’s needs. You should also learn how to make compromises, if needed. Although you will have to put lots of time and efforts into your relationship, the results are worth the work. Without further ado, here are 8 important steps to a long-lasting relationship. 1. Love your partner It sounds strange, but love is the key to a happy and long-lasting relationship. Sometimes women date or marry men for money or because they believe it’s better to be with someone than alone. You should’t expect your relationship to be successful if you don’t love your partner, or if he doesn’t love you. Only few people can live long together without love and then regret it. If you love your partner, keep reading… 2. Respect his parents You should always respect your partner’s parents no matter what. You should be thankful to them even if they don’t like you. Maybe your parents don’t like your choice, but he respects them, isn’t he? It will be hard to build a strong and happy relationship without respects for both parents. If your partner doesn’t respect his parents, you should help him and teach him to love them. Just because he doesn’t love them doesn’t mean you have a right to hate them too. Compliment them as often as you can and tell them “Thank you for your wonderful son” at least once a month. They will certainly appreciate it. 3. Communicate with each other each day When it comes to a long-lasting relationship, everyday communication is incredibly crucial. Both of you should learn to communicate more clearly and effectively and tell each other what things bother the two of you. You can’t read each other’s minds, so unless you two tell each other what you want, you will never fulfill each other’s desire. Regardless of your busy schedules, find time to communicate with your partner to build a stronger relationship. 4. Have realistic expectations Many couples break up because they set unrealistic expectations. No one is perfect. We all have imperfections and we all make mistakes. Learn to accept them. Your partner will never be perfect neither will you. When you or your partner make mistakes, try to learn from them and avoid making them down the road. Stop looking for his imperfections and faults. Look for those things that make him so wonderful and special. 5. Admit your mistakes One of the reasons why so many couples break up these days because they can’t accept their mistakes. As I mentioned above, we are not perfect and we all make mistakes, but most of us don’t admit them. When you are having an argument, place yourself in your partner’s shoes and look at things from his perspective. If he is right, don’t try to find his little faults, just admit your mistake and apologize. However, your partner should learn to admit his mistakes too. Otherwise, you won’t be able to build a long-lasting relationship. 6. Don’t take your relationship for granted If you’ve been together for years, chances are that you take your relationship for granted. It’s a huge mistake! You should cherish your relationship and appreciate your partner and everything both of you have. While you don’t have to tell your partner what a wonderful person he is every single day, you need to show your sweetheart how much you love him and how much you appreciate your relationship. 7. Enjoy this life together Learn to enjoy this life together. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude and stay positive no matter what. Don’t allow financial problems to ruin your relationship. If both of you are on a very tight budget, try to find some free and fun activities. Don’t just sit at home in front of your TV. Enjoy doing things you and your partner love and have fun together as long as you can. 8. Put work into your relationship Nourish your relationship daily. Remember even the smallest thing matters. If you ignore your relationship, don’t expect it to flourish. You might have a super busy schedule and your partner might understand you, but your workaholism may ruin your relationship in a while. Put some work into your relationship and it will definitely last forever. Building a strong and happy relationship is not an easy thing, but very rewarding. Don’t neglect your partner, cherish your relationship, respect each other and you will have the happiest relationship in your life. What are your secrets to a long-lasting relationship? Share them with us. I. T OJO 2A4F57B9 , whatzapp 08102190621 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by aristocrazzy: 8:56pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
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Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by xpac01(m): 8:58pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Stale, achaic, obselete urrm... yes, outdated.[i]Stale, achaic, obselete urrm... yes, outdated.[/i]Stale, achaic, obselete urrm... yes, outdated. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by Fabdedon(m): 9:25pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by mesoade(m): 9:36pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Even if you list 100steps . . Pesin wey no go marry u,no go marry u 1 Like |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by Afrok(m): 9:42pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
How can a relationship be long lasting if it doesn't end up in marriage? ![]() Nigerians selling books on how to make wealth but they ar poor since the time of the civil war ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by onlykay01(m): 9:42pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Wow so lovely your right about everything u said |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by Nobody: 9:51pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
If itz meant to be,it wl be. |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by Charles4075(m): 10:24pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Op, lemme ask you a question. Please I need a honest and simple answer.. How many successful long-lasting relationship have you had? 1 Like |
Re: 8 Steps To A Long-lasting Relationship by Raymysterio(m): 10:44pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
Ok... Noted |
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