What are the most important things to keep a relationship happy and healthy?

Question

I would think u need to keep eachother happy by having a sense of humour, and not letting the seriousness of life get in the way of having a good laugh. i also think u need to keep the intamacy alive, not just meaning sex, but its really important i believe to kiss ur b/f goodnight every single night before going to bed, and goodbye everymorning before work. and to still leave time to cuddle. ppl seem to forget to cuddle after a while. its such a close thing to do. im just wondering what things are important to others to keep a relationship healthy and keep the "im crazy bout them" feeling alive.

Answer 1

i always surmised that the key to maintaining a relationship is.... the continued desire to share and compromise with ur partner. in my opinion.........there's nothing more amorous.

Answer 2

Sexual compatibility can be one factor on which a relationship is based but I've found that it shouldn't be THE basis for any long-term relationships. Based on 29 years of marriage, I'd say communication, a sense of humor, some common interests and prioritizing the relationship are major factors. Communication - if you can't say what you want and you can't/won't understand your partner's requirements, any relationship is going down the tubes. More problems are caused by misunderstood expectations. Communication isn't always verbal; we've been able to come to decision with very few words because we've come to understand what the other person wants. Sense of Humor -- Absolutely. There are times when all you can do is laugh. It can defuse tense situations and allow both of you to re-evaluate and come to a common solution. Common Interests -- I said "some". One key point is realizing that your partner will not have the same tastes in reading, viewing, activities, etc. Allowing freedom in the relationship for each to pursue their own goals can do wonders. Prioritizing -- Your relationship with your partner is only one of many that you have in life. There are connections to your family, your friends, work, social and professional organizations, etc. Both partners need to sit down and decide where their relationship is going to be in terms of what's important. A number of relationships have ended because one facet became the end-all, be-all and that facet wasn't the relationship between the partners. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I agree with everything you have said. I also think that
honesty is everything. I don't lie about anything, especially
to my husband. Also putting him first, thinking about what
makes him happy, or what he needs at different times also
makes a big difference. Sometimes he needs a good laugh,
or a long nap. I like to surprise him with things. I think treating
a man like a woman likes to be treated is a good way of
looking at it. Men do like to feel special to. Also they tend
to show their feelings more when we treat them that way.

Answer 4

Trust, honesty, loyalty, and most of all LOVE. Marriage is a 50/50 deal. It takes two to make it work.

Answer 5

Geting married is important.
Having respect for the other person's faults - everyone has them, no one is perfect, people are sensitive.
Sharing goals (see number one above....)

Answer 6

From a guys point of view, you need to be trustworthie and have good communication.

Answer 7

Everything you said, and communication, really trying to understand what they are trying to say.

Answer 8

funny, you have to be best friends, truth, loyalty, honor, not to much fighting, and love having fun

Answer 9

COMMUNICATION