2007-09-13 12:16:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
1. COMMUNICATION!!!
2. TRUST
3. RESPECT
Those are the top 3.
LOVE plays the biggest of them all, but with those 3 love will disappear.
2007-09-13 12:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you asked for three elements, but I strongly support the following data, becaused I have lived it with the mistakes.
Years of research by psychologist have shown that most long-term marriages have some very common factors. Lack of any two or more of these factors indicates there is high probability the marriage will not last. (Long term –is defined as a marriage of more than 20 years)
1. Both parties married at age 25 or older.
2. Religious compatible (example: Jews + Hindu just do not work)
3. Common goals (someone likes a simple life, not chasing material wealth or career and some that is very goal minded for gaining as much material wealth as possible, together they do not make a lasting marriage. Another example, a conflict over having children).
4. Social economical compatible (poor + rich only works in the movies)
5. Financial responsible (debt is the number one cause of divorce)
6. Open Communications (agree that it is ok not to agree, tell each other your most hidden secrets, keeping the secrets from everyone, no name calling, and etc)
7. Both parties are very much alike (opposite may attract, but they do not make for a lasting marriage)
8. Sexual compatible (variety in sexual act is good, but a partner that finds some acts repulsive, does not make a lasting marriage).
9. Both individuals are not egoist. (a egoist believes that everyone would be happy by making them happy)
10. Neither party to the marriage has a history of abusing drugs/alcohol.
11. Both individuals donot have not mental illnesses.
2007-09-13 14:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by oldcorps1947 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No matter what sort of relationship you have with your spouse, communication is key. I have met people with open (and I mean very open) marriages, even they will tell you that communication is necessary. Passion is nice, but I beleive respect and self-respect are more important than passion. The respect for your life and love for one another (not to mention the commitment you made), is something that I have noticed alot of marriages lack, and they usually end very early on. Also, humor is a biggie! If you can't laugh with your spouse, then why even be around them so much. You have to have a sense of humor and humility about yourselves. Good luck!
2007-09-13 14:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by Poot's Mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first key is love,with out it you will fell,the second is respect,you have to have respect for your mate and good communication.I think these are the keys to a successful relationship.Look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and it will give you a good star on will help you to have a successful relationship.
2007-09-13 13:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by drvic3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the three reasons human beings argue maximum in relationships are as follows, as informed to me via a minister. one million - communique. 2 - funds 3 - intercourse 4 - communique Had it defined that communique became suggested two times to stress the cost of it. Honesty, reliability and sense of humour will additionally help in coming up a useful relationship.
2016-12-16 19:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question can not be answered. There are no elements to make a relationship successful. John Lennon and Paul McCartney proposed..."all you need is love...love is all you need." And really that is it.
2007-09-13 13:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your marriage...
If it's happy:
1. Understanding your in a partnership, and making decisions respecting your partner
2. Friendship and trust
3. Love and passion
If it's unhappy:
1. Being ignorant when your spouse lies to you
2. Being good at lying to your spouse
3. Suffering in silence.
2007-09-13 14:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by Zaferus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
communication !!!!!!! a must if you dont talk then how will you know what the other one wants etc. 2 have respect for one another and each others feelings !!!!!! 3 .and to be honest and faithful those i feel are the three big ones .....for me anyways and they work .....
2007-09-13 13:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by pepsifan62003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty, Devotion, and Love.
2007-09-13 12:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love.trust and passion ,respect, loyalty honesty and a great sense of humour!! sorry ,couldn't stop!!
2007-09-13 12:27:11 · answer #10 · answered by gloria b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋