What is the secret of a lasting relationship?

[April]

Does anybody know? Any ideas?

Is it love? I don't think that's enough on its own.
Learning to bite your tongue and not give voice to the scathing remark that is trying oh so hard to come out?

So, what is the secret? Is there one?

 

[Thumper]

*Debating*

On whether to offer my usual smartass comment..

*MUAH*

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

No war of the sexes jokes about each other. Not in public, not in private.

Trust me. This IS the secret.

 

[canbgood]

AN OPEN MIND AND COMPLETE TRUST.

 

[Xander]

And bunny boy makes an appearance LOL.

Anyway as for the question.

Trust, whats the point if you cant trust your S.O. reagrdless of circumstances.

Sacrifice. Everyone has to make sacrifices to make it work.

Communication. Being able to talk things out and not hide it.

And of course love. But as Doo Doo Head said, its not enough in itself...

Hmmmm biting ones tongue might be helpful too.

 

[XXplorher]

Communication, truth and trust.

 

[Guest]

 

[Ksss]

Trust, honesty, communication and love.

 

[Gilly Bean]

Love, patience, and understanding.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

Truth, justice, and the American way.

Sorry, that's Superman. Sorry.

 

[Southern37]

lasting relationship

DON'T GET MARRIED!!!!

 

[lilminx]

Distance!!!! That's how I lasted almost 5 years with my ex-boyfriend...

 

[sexy-girl]

sex umm i mean love

 

[estevie]

communication is the key! I think

 

[Debbie]

Love
Trust
honesty
communication
listening
laughter
understanding
respect
compassion
allowing your partner to have space when they need it
acceptance of who they are (similiar to respect, you can't change your partner but you can grow together)
good sex is wonderful too (not just sex but the sharing, joining feeling)




lol I've got lots of experience already! I'm on my second marriage. Hang on, that may not be a good recommendation.

 

[FlamingoBlue]

Compromise, acceptance, forgiveness and>

LOVE.


blue

 

[nasty]

What's the secret for lasting love? Love, that lasts. Couldn't hold my tongue.

 

[Nobody Special's wife]

Remember to talk things out.... don't hold you tongue, love. makeing love... NIce fuck every now and then ..... Friendship... of course I could be wrong..

Why don't you ask Ns........

 

[Nobody Special]

She does this to me all the time, The Fucking BITCH wanna be...

Ummmmmm let me see...........

Well first..........

Ummmmmmm.........
Sure put me on the spot here huney, I see how you are!!!!!!

Ummmmmm......

OK Sure.... Yea what the Xan-Man said and then some

Yea that's it uh hu yep that's the Ticket..

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P.S. Gotta love the wife tho she is so loveable... yea that's it yea that's the Ticket..

 

[Nobody Special]

I did for get one thing!!!!!!!

BRIBERY WITH CHOCOLATE WORKS TOO

You don't know how much you can get till you try

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[Thumper]

Smartass answer..as requested

Does anybody know? Any ideas?

Is it love? I don't think that's enough on its own.
Learning to bite your tongue and not give voice to the scathing remark that is trying oh so hard to come out?

So, what is the secret? Is there one?

Learning NOT to bite...and to USE your tongue.

 

[Skitten]

What makes a relationship work? Truth and honesty are a major part of it. And communication is a major part of it. And always willing to try new things and a total commitment to your significant other and being willing to compromise and work things out even though it may be hard. You and your partner both have to give of yourself 100% throughout your relationship and NEVER give up. And NEVER stop trying.

I know for me I am more in love now with my hubby than I ever thought possible he gives me all of him. Mindy, body (and what a sexy body it is) and spirit.

Another thing is that share your dreams and fantasies with that one person and listen to theirs and you both will be more willing to open to each other. Don't ever make them feel ashamed for something they are feeling and always be willing to listen. Make that relationship your #1 priority.

 

[Shy Tall Guy]

Communication, truth and trust.

Agreed. But not too much truth - do not tell your partner every flaw. Sometimes it is better to tell a person what you are feeling subjectively rather than what you see objectively.

 

[Angel]

I'm a relationship killer.


.

Me too.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Re: Smartass answer..as requested

Learning NOT to bite...and to USE your tongue.

I really think Thumper has the winner here. Though biting isn't ALWAYS a bad thing...