10 secrets of a long and happy relationship

Long, happy and harmonious relationships… are they possible? What do I need to do? Whether you have been living together for many years or just standing on the threshold of a life together, such a question will surely arise before you.
Maybe try to turn to the experience of happy couples? After all, they have their own secrets.

The first secret is respect.

Treat each other with respect. You can be completely different: different interests and life principles, religion, level of education and income. Learn from your soul mate, discover something new for yourself, discover something new for your partner. Respect is the basis of friendship, and without it a long and lasting relationship is impossible.

The second secret is trust.

Trust your partner. You should not turn into Sherlock Holmes and vigilantly conduct round-the-clock surveillance, turning out your pockets and checking your phone. Both of you will get bored of this very quickly.

Everything happens, and treason too. And if it so happened that the fact of betrayal is proven, think about whether you can forgive your partner without poisoning your life and his life with constant suspicions. Decided to stay together – trust.

The third secret is persistence.

Long and happy relationships are built on loyalty. And since you are expecting it from your partner, do not deceive his expectations either. If the person is “your", you feel good together, why would someone else?
Every couple has problems and disagreements. Maybe it’s worth making an effort and trying to solve them, rather than looking for happiness on the side?

The fourth secret is the expression of feelings.

Give tenderness and affection to your soul mate. Smile at each other. Severely knitted eyebrows or a constantly unhappy expression will scare anyone away. If you love, show it. An adult needs affectionate words and touches no less than a child. And if you are going to live together happily ever after, do not forget about it.

The fifth secret is sex.

Don’t be a hypocrite. Between loving people there should be no barriers and restrictions in the sexual sphere. Do not hide your desires, go towards the desires of your partner, give each other pleasure. Sex is an integral part of a harmonious relationship. Reveal yourself, discover new things in a partner, reach new heights together.

The sixth secret is care.

Any person, even the strongest and most successful, needs care. A cup of coffee brought to the computer. Dinner prepared with love. Cleanliness and comfort in the house. Tea with raspberries during a cold. Such simple displays of love and tenderness are a sign of a happy couple.

The seventh secret is positive.

Be an optimist! A lot depends on our thoughts, and in relationships as well. Smile, try to notice the good in everything, give your soul mate positive emotions. Treat minor troubles with humor, do not get upset over trifles.

The eighth secret is self-sufficiency.

You should not dissolve in your partner and become his shadow. Engage in self-development, hone your talents, so you will maintain a constant interest in yourself, in your personality.

The ninth secret is the environment.

Do not forget about the importance in your life of relatives and friends. For example, an unsettled relationship with a partner’s parents can cause not only discord in a couple, but also a final break between loving people. Discuss such moments, find a compromise, smooth out sharp corners.

The tenth secret is love.

Love is the most important component of harmonious relationships. Quarrels and disagreements, irritability and the fading of passion – everything can be overcome if there is love between people. Love each other, live happily ever after!

What if the purpose of the relationship is something unconditional for which both the man and the woman could take responsibility? What if this is… the practice of love? Love is what is within us; something for which we are responsible in both good and bad times. Love allows us to focus on our own efforts and responsibilities, as well as to notice the advantages of our partner. Too many people focus on taking something from the relationship. But, for a harmonious relationship, you need to give, take responsibility for your happiness, and then “invest” it in others.