I’ve been thinking of the secrets to a happy relationship. I’m not really sure what the secret is, but I have a few ideas.
I think if you truly love someone, you try to do the things that you know will make the other one happy. You try to let the other person be who they are and you don’t try to change them. You have to let each other be independent and not try to control each others behavior. Let each other do what they like to do. You need to treat each other like you would like to be treated.
You have to be understanding of what your partner is going through, whatever it is, and try to support them. Don’t forget to be a friend. You started out as friends so don’t forget to still be one. Support each other in whatever they are attempting to do. Seeing your partner happy makes you happy, too.
I think it is important to listen to one another. It’s important to talk with each other and communicate. Make a point of sitting down together and talking with each other every day. Let each other know what is going on in your life and what you’re thinking.
You also have to be honest with each other. You have to be able to trust what your partner is saying.
I think forgiveness plays a big part in a happy relationship. You have to forgive and forget over and over again. Nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes. It doesn’t help to be upset with each other or hold a grudge, so you might as well get over it.
Spending time together doing things that you both enjoy is also important. I also feel sex is important in a happy relationship. Being intimate helps to keep you close.
Having patience with each other is another critical ingredient in a happy relationship. I could probably go on and on. I’m sure I don’t know all of the answers, but after 51 years of marriage these are some of the things I’ve learned.
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