What is the secret of having a good life long marriage or relationship?

Communication. If you can't communicate then its over.What is the secret of having a good life long marriage or relationship?
Growing with your partner, evolving with them, even if you are not into what they are, as both grow. Many have expectations, and want to live the same way, everyday, for the rest of their lives. This kind of perspective tends to get old and boring pretty quickly, so staying open to change, and working and communicating about the marriage is a good start. No one marriage is the same, and some of the best looking marriages are facades, so watch it. Go with what works for you and your spouse, not what looks good for others.What is the secret of having a good life long marriage or relationship?
That is a good question and I think that the answer is most likely different for everyone.





I think honesty is the first thing and after that, I find that it is important not to ever, ever, ever become TOO comfortable with each other. That sounds weird, I know. But, I find that couples who invade every aspect of the other's personal space (like leaving the door open while you go to the bathroom or letting your etiquette slip around your SO) takes some of the romance out of the relationship.





I was married for 6 years and eventually, we took each other for granted and our relationship was nothing more than a friendship. As far as I was concerned, we were roommates. We became too much like friends and there was nothing of the lover aspect and I think that a healthy intimate relationship is also key to a long relationship. Sex s important and if you do not stay interested in and aroused by each other, then one of the parties may stray. So, staying attractive is also important.





I also believe that each of the members of the couple should have their own lives apart from each other. These couples that are attached at the hip and do everything together - like Stepford clones of each other are just creepy and you usually find that they aren't as happy as they portray themselves to be.





Honesty, friendship, intimacy and openness are the cornerstones to a good relationship as far as I am concerned. However, - what do I know? I'm divorced! :)
Being able to laugh at things.





Knowing when he's stressed out.





Knowing when she has PMS.





Having great sex as often as possible to treat stress and PMS.





Making a list of each others responsibilities and sticking to the list.





Reviewing this list as soon as a new child arrives.





Talking. About everything.





Giving each other space.





Encouraging each other to dream and reach dreams.





Being on the same page about what the other wants out of life.





Helping the other get what they want.





Those are a few things that have worked for us for the last 17 years.





Looking forward to the next 17! :)
Communication


Fidelity


Respect


Honesty


Friendship


Affection


Trust
Being sexually compatible and have great communication.
Trust, communication and willingness to try new things together.
A Lady and marijuana field on an island in the pacific. Good Luck with that.
fidelity
I would have to say: Respect each other and communicate !
oral sex.
Luck
Trust


Respect


Laughter





Ask FRED CLARK HE HAS HAD MANY