What’s the secret to a long lasting and fulfilling relationship?

[Anonymous]

[Bright_blue_eyes]

This one is really hard to achieve. Age has a lot to do with it. People change as they mature, so younger people need to take extreme measures to keep the relationship fulfilling. We're far too influenced by all the garbage we see on social media. For guys, it's hot girls, for girls it's guys who provide a lot of resources and of course other girls. Both people need to stay off of social media. Then the guy needs to not look at other girls. Sounds stupid, but as we men look at other women it can create a sense of dissatisfaction in that current relationship. The same is true for women. Both parties need to protect our subconscious, but avoiding situations where we would admire another girl/guy. (It's super hard). Next, the couple needs to be ultra deliberate in their communications. Each person needs to be 100% honest about their needs, wants & expectations. This applies to both their intimate lives (sex) and their relationship. This is also very difficult. Some couples are able to do this naturally, but not everyone is good about communicating their needs & wants. Each person needs to be committed to meeting the other persons need. (they should want to) If both people are getting their honest needs met, the relationship thrives. When people lie about their needs, or are too shy to ask for what they really want, then one person has unmet needs. It's not easy.

[Sonorous]

The thing is, there isn't just one big secret. There's a multitude of good and bad choices that can vary dramatically from person to person.

But there can also be patterns that will (more than likely) set people on a better pathway. Basically everything essential to humans in general for maintaining relationship harmony. So it must include all personality types.

Then it's up to us to use our knowledge and alter them to best fit our circumstances. And heck, sometimes unorthodox ways can be beneficial as well. But personally, I'd explore the as a last resort once the more broadly helpful ways have (genuinely) shown not being as fruitful.

[Dazed0N0Confused]

Accepting each other's flaws & loving them for who they are.

No, that does not mean stick around if they are abusive or a cheater. Just don't get mad when s/he forgets about that dinner tonight that you talked about going to a month ago, or that they didn't get you a gift for this occasion or that, or that last night was their turn to do the dishes & they didn't do them...

Life happens & we are all human. Love that human for all their highs & lows.

[1stranger]

Good question!
Loyalty, respect, freedom, understanding, tolerance...

[kkirk4442]

A lot of it is the character of the persons in the relationship. If they are people who know how to work through problems, and not run off, it makes a lot of difference. Also, if the people have a loving, caring relationship, combined with good characters, and make a solid commitment, especially to marriage, then the relationship can last a very long time, often a life time, in a very fulfilling relationship.

[nekminnit21]

Communication, Respect, trust, honesty. Sense of humor

[ChrisMaster69]

Respect. Trust, open clear communication, honesty, sense humour, a level of compatibility

[boggboss]

Communication picking a partner u share values with and are pretty much at the same stages in life

[Shivraj12s]

Satisfaction
And hunger for that person to meet you

[exitseven]

Good communication, trust, humor, and sex.

[Anonymous]

As a female, allow your boyfriend to sleep with as many girls as he can

[Asker]

How about no?

[Opinion Owner]

It was an OPINION. Never a QUESTION

[Asker]

I’m looking for reasonable suggestions

[PinkGiraffee]

Emotional intimacy

[JamieLoves]

Ths guy having tons of $ Money $

[Dinosaursandanime65]

You.

[Anonymous]

Gender roles.