In your opinion, what is the most important part to maintaining a successful relationship?

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sheenagwapa · Accepted Answer

apart from daith Jesus which is the most important i say loyalty and communication

i simply don't want an unfaithful SO i think you are wasting your life if you spend it to an unfaithful SO, you are wasting your love, your effort, your energy it's all a waste if you end up with the unfaithful type. you are set to live a life if headache and heartache so if you have a SO who is loyal pls value that personbecause apparently being loyal nowadays is a gem when it should be the norm

irl there's this guy who is followi g me super rich qnd he thought i will yield to his richness and i'm assumed arrogant just because i am against that he is monitoring and lusting other MANY women and at the same time follwing me

i am expected that i should be fine with it because he is rich afterall so if this is their mentality and let's say we end up together and some otger man waaay richer than him approach me let's say HYPOTHETICALLY Elon Musk am i also expected to ditch mu marriage and fuck elon musl because i am expected that i should be with someone richer

no wonfer the world is ending i keep having dreams because as for me i just want true love abd people don't fucking get it instead i'm being tagged as abnormal or arrogant

Lucy68 · Accepted Answer

Communication, and by that in relationships we have to talk about issues and not ignore them. Trust is also an important one as well. And teamwork, in my opinion in a relationship we have to work as a team. They say when you get into a relationship that person in the long run will be your best friend, they will be that person that'll love you no matter what and it's important that in a relationship it's 1) communication, 2) trust, 3) teamwork, and 4) you each other have to be each other's best friend/ride or die

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

there's a few things that are very important... but there is one that I consider key and that is a genuine and proper communication, one that is open and honest

ideally one that is there from the beginning and it is maintained through the relationship, because there is one thing that is going to be always present in life and that is change... things change, circumstances change, people do change so relationships are always going to change as well, little or a lot, gradually or all of a sudden but, there's always change...

so yes, relationships do need adjustment from time to time, and perhaps they do not need to change that much or so drastically but there will be adjustments to do because that's just the nature of life... and I think that is only with an open and honest communication that most relationships are going to stay there for a longer time, and if not longer for a much better time

people need to adjust to one another and their current circumstances and if you do not figure it out with one another, together... then life might push you to wherever it wants and sometimes not onto something or somewhere you want, so... really open up and share all you can, communicate properly... it's for the best of your relationship

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Everyone else seems to be saying that clear and open communication is the key, and that IS important, but there is something even more fundamental. Both partners must make the relationshp a very high priority in their lives. It cannot be the highest priority every mnute of every day, but it should be your highest priority most of the time. If it is not, and both of you are not motivated to work for the benefit of the relationship, then it will fail. And, in my experience, you cannot learn to make the relationshp a priority and you cannot convince your partner to make the relationship a priority; either you both feel that way, or you don't. And if you don't, enjoy it while it lasts, because it will come to an end. Relationshps do not thrive based on chance or good luck, but only as a result of mutual effort.

caring__1 · Answer

The most important aspects are clear, open, honest communication and being considerate of your partner. You won't like the results if you approach a relationship with a selfish sense of entitlement so many people enter a relationship with. Show your partner you want to see things through his eyes and truly understand how things impact him. Show respect for differences rather than feel threatened by them.

Bethany22 · Answer

Knowing what the other one needs, and being able to meet those needs

Summeroflove · Answer

Love. Respect. Trust. As well as somewhere I heard. Both people have to give 100 percent effort and only expect 15 percent back. I can’t remember the quote.

AmandaYVR · Answer

Wow, one thing? Hmm how to narrow this down. Give the benefit of the doubt, and don’t escalate. This can apply to endless situations and potential conflicts.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Loyalty, love, compassion, forgiveness, compromising, listening.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

One thing people seem incapable of: “  unconditional love”

skilled_jellyfish · Answer

The thing is... a successful relationship might have different definitions for different people.

Some people are perfectly OK with just seeing each other from time to time and focus on their work. Others can't bear that.

Some people are OK with sex once a month. Others need it non-stop.

Some people are together for decades and decades, but the relationship might not be "successful". They got complacent. But then the dreaded midlife crisis comes and regret starts to surge and boom, someone cheats. Or not... they just accept you can't have everything you really want.

I'm not even sure a perfect relationship exists or can exist. Two people together. Two worlds colliding. What's the probability that everything is just perfect?

From my experience, everyone seems to want a catch. Nobody really wants that small dead fish that's laying there at the shore, they want that big, fat, fresh fish that was caught through effort, preserverance and expertise with the rod. They want that thing that everyone else wants and they wanna hold it up high for everyone to see.

As a guy, my most successful relationships were always the ones where she was more invested than I was. It baffled me for years, but it makes sense. It worked the other way around too. The girl that barely noticed my existence was always the object of my desires.

That's why real "players" aren't able to settle down. They are geniunely not that invested in the women they are with, but the women go crazy trying to be the ones to finally tame him and make him theirs.

To conclude this sort of incoherent wall of text, I would say the closest to perfect relationship I can imagine is where the woman is slightly more invested than the man 55%/45%.

humanearth · Answer

Being best friends helps a lot. See my wife is not just my wife, she is also my best friend that I can talk about anything.

Being open on honest with each other. Like I never hid the fact. That I always enjoyed wearing ladies clothing. Shit like that kills a relationship super freaking fast if you. Keeping secrets from them is a no no

There is no my money or their money. Its our money and you sharing your life with them, so share your money to

Take interest of what each others hobbies. Like my wife loves gardening and I help her.

Invest in them, like help them follow their dreams and they should help you invest in yours

These might be just my opinions, but these ideas is what made our marriage last 30 years.

We didn't start out this way, it grown over time.

Rosexøxø · Answer

Provided that love/ appreciation/ enjoyment/ respect are a given,

I’d say that UNDERSTANDING is the most important quality to a successful relationship.

100% of the problems are from a lack of understanding.

Not understanding that cheating is wrong. Not understanding how certain actions affect a person’s significant other, not understanding what the other is trying to say/ express/ convey, and etc.

Understanding is the most important- to function- to resolve- to endure- to last.

ARecruitedPerson · Answer

It is my belief that things like communication, and not presuming that your partner is a mind reader is extremely important. So if they do something that bothers you, but you don’t voice it at all, or respectfully, it is not that person’s fault that they continue the behavior. But that connects to the biggest thing:  personal accountability.  Do you take responsibility for the problems that arise, or do you blame the other person? That doesn’t mean blame yourself though. That simply means saying, “hey, here’s a problem, what can I do, what are my steps I can take to fix it?”

SnowedIn · Answer

Single most important? Communication. Shutting up and listening to each other.

But also important (equally?): be good friends. Look out for/learn and take care of needs. Be nice. Be thoughtful. Be polite. Always always always say "please" and "thank you" to each other. It's okay to be wrong. It's okay to be right. Don't gloat. Learn to receive. Learn to need. Get better at giving. NOTHING in a relationship is 50/50 item for item or thing for thing but in the long run you'll both get more than 100%. Make friends with each other. You will both change over time: hair, body, likes, dislikes, preferences -- almost everything and that change is okay and it's also okay if change is hard for each other but you talk and love and friend through it. LAUGH. Be vulnerable (both men and women). Be strong (both men and women). Learn how to NOT offer advice.

The_Koala · Answer

First have to be with the right person. Doesn’t matter how hard you work at it if you are not compatible with your better half. The rest my own better half explains better than I do. I have it easy. She is someone that shares all the same values. Biggest thing for us is the ability to laugh at each other in a good way. You can’t be fighting when you are laughing.

MrOracle · Answer

A relationship needs to be treated like a TEAM, and you both work to improve the team and to achieve the goals of the team. You protect the team and you defend the team from outsiders, just as you would if you were a pro athlete on a team with championship potential.

You tackle problems as a team and you celebrate successes as a team.

Obviously this means that you have to communicate, and you have to negotiate a set of goals - both short-term and long-term - so that you can move together to achieve them. And it's going to take focus and work and sometimes sacrifice, but ultimately this will keep your relationship healthy and will allow you to keep each other focused, so you should reach those goals.

TheorionMage · Answer

Above all else, contextual insight & genuine empathy...
to NOT BE so busy or SELF-absorbed as to NOT be aware what your partner feels or is lacking.

Failing to have that/those needs met BY YOU, eventually they WILL look elsewhere.
Hours, days, weeks, months and years being 'neglected' /ignored cannot be rolled back and be re-lived. THAT portion of your unrequited life is 'spent' once and for all~

If you CAN'T make 'good memories' DON'T apathetically perpetuate making BAD ones!
The moments of YOUR life are as precious coins that can only be 'spent' ONCE~

In your opinion, what is the most important part to maintaining a successful relationship?

Lalarousse · Answer

A open Communication is important but I’d say also maintaining or having the same core values because people change with time.

Also… people tend to forget about this, but i would also add taking care of yourself.
Not to sound shallow , but been or staying physically attractive to one another is important. I’m not saying that you must stay muscular or in a super good shape, and looking young all your life ( that’s impossible, and beauty fades with time ) . But some People tend to gain SO much weight with time ( they become obese ) , and some don’t take care of their hygiene, etc. Basicly they just top caring. If both of the people are ok with that, no problem.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

I can't syress this enough! Communication and communication then communication with a lot of sacrifice from both for both. All small things do count, all the big things count too. Have fun together, cry together, argue because it means both care, open minded from both. The key is ( communication)  and ( both)

Emiliamazing · Answer

Understanding the changes that occur as you grow in your time together.

Username28 · Answer

Listening. You can communicate all you want but if nobody is listening that clear communication isn’t gunnu do anything. You also need to be able to recognize and admit when you were wrong. The “little” fights matter too, resolve them. If you have kids, make time for just you and your s/o. Have a life away from each other but never put your relationship in the backseat.

EvoEyeris · Answer

A lot of people say communication, which is really important in any kind of relationship. But id have to say not letting your relationship be your only priority. A lot of people before they get into a relationship they go to the gym, hang out with friends, participate in hobbies. But as soon as they get into a relationship, their partner is the only thing they are focused on. They start to talk to their friends less. They go to the gym less and get out of shape because they feel like they don’t need to go anymore since they found a partner. Always have a life outside of your relationship and always self improve. The grind never stops, become the best version of yourself for your partner and for yourself. You need to have that discipline, so if you ever break up you’re still improving and still enjoying life. Because thats what life is about, having fun and being the best person you can be.

MissMam · Answer

Try not to neglect your partner but give them there space when they need to, but pay attention to one another. And try to comprehend both sides of the relationship having a balance. So in my mind the balance is one of the many big things to a successful relationship.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

"I'm doing like one of them marriage counselors, charge by the hour to tell some fool he needs to bring some flowers home, then charge another hour telling the bitch she ought to suck some cock every once in a while. You know, keep a marriage strong like it."

- Proposition Joe, The Wire

LikeALog · Answer

Truly caring about the other person. To do that, you have to be sensitive to their feelings, care about their health including mental health. So communication is necessary. You also need to be faithful and trusting. If you are not doing those things, you don't truly care about your partner.

Phoenix98 · Answer

There is no one thing that makes it work it’s a bunch of different things.

Trust

Honesty

Loyalty

Clear and open communication

The relationship being a high priority to both people

both people putting effort and work into it

to name a few things.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Married going on 10 years. My wife and I would admit we are not soul mates and we are not ideal partners for each other. We have had multiple things happen which test our marriage. Boundaries. Affairs. Miscarriages. Illnesses.

The thing that keeps us together is just talking to each other. And as time goes on it becomes increasingly harder to imagine life without the other

Immie85 · Answer

Love, trust and a sprinkling of pixie dust.  honesty, give and take, sacrifice, love and putting other before yourself. And great sex, public affection.

Noahzaid · Answer

By not asking too much from a relationship and believing that you are there to complete not to over take or over throw each other. yet some sacrifices are needed and when they are needed, I hope that the woman would be more willingly to let the man lead their relationship.

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

I’d say communication, understanding and respect. Respect is easily lost in relationships and a lot of people join at let it go. But if you don’t have respect then your kind of hosed.

dustybiker · Answer

Spending time together doing something fun. Getting out and challenging each other, laughing. It keeps things fresh.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Finding the right person and then making the effort.

Most women are a broken record on this site. "How do I get a guy to...", they ask. The answer is you don't! You get a guy who WANTS TO! Same with guys, stop beating a dead horse.

Sparkie460 · Answer

Communication and trust. If you don't talk to each other or trust each other , your relationship will fall apart.

byrdman89 · Answer

Being able to communicate with each other especially when it involves something really deep or personal having that type of intimacy without fear or embarrassment knowing you can share anything with your partner is a wonderful and beautiful thing -- but the most important thing for a long-term or lasting relationship is commitment - so many people give up or bail when things get tough instead of working together as a team with the common good in mind

DenizLikesTennis · Answer

My list:

1. Both have to be on a same maturity and intelligence level

2. Both need to have gathered life experience because they teach you a big lesson and evolve from pain

3. Trust and bonding

4. Communication :)

AsaKyo · Answer

Be honest with each other, communicate frequently, find ways to keep things interesting, especially if you've been going out for years  That's all I got lmao

nawtee_me · Answer

honestly listening... everyone is willing to state their own preferences but are they willing to listen to the other persons? Are they willing to give the other persons needs the attention they want their own to be given by the other person? (To sum this up) Be willing to work on the relationship...

BeautifullyShattered · Answer

Trust is the number one
Respecting one another
Trying new things, staying open minded, compromising!
Being adventurous
You gotta keep things exciting or you'll honestly just have a bestie as a pillow buddy.
That's my opinion anyways!

krin_m · Answer

Be kind to teach other under all circumstances. There are enough adversarial elements we encounter in rest of our lives (people, circumstances, accidents to name a few). Last thing we need is to include our partners (even only in fleeting moments) in that list. It may sound like a cliche' but we are better and stronger together as a team and a relationship based on thet premise can be very fulfilling and romantically sustaining!

UdosUNDERDEVELOPMENT · Answer

A successful relationship is that in which all parties conclude that the abuse and eviling of anyone and anything is not a necessity. That is the foundation of a relationship which has resulted in success.

Beatrix7 · Answer

honestly no lies no cheating respect lots of love caring happiness no hurting words no sleeping around like my boyfriend done no pretending always tell the truth

exitseven · Answer

You need to be willing to do the work to maintain the relationship and it is not always easy.

Starsonfire · Answer

It's all about Communication, talk about everything together and be 100% Honest. You obviously know this Person inside and out, so share your thoughts with them, and vice versa.

The more you talk things out regardless of the situation, the stronger your Relationship with be, and the More you will grow together and understand one another.

Jdjfjcjj · Answer

Each partner respecting the other. As soon as someone stops respecting their partner, that's when they start doing things like ignoring, controlling, cheating, etc

inhua · Answer

honesty though many relationships tend to fall apart due to superficial factors though often disguised as personality problems.

RavVid · Answer

What I have noticed in enduring relationship there is politeness, appreciation and respect between partners. Please and thank you are not forgotten.

dophix · Answer

Apart from God, feelings and love alone. Couples should build a strong emotional connection. I believe emotional connection can save relationship. Aside from that, couples should feel the same like home.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Honesty and basic human respect and dignity. Allowing someone to be themselves and independent

Anonymous · Answer

In my opinion, each person putting the needs of the other before their own is the number one thing that makes a successful long term relationship.

TroyDT2 · Answer

Healthy communications including good conflict resolution.

Psychotic_Buddhist · Answer

Self-reflection, communication, trust, mental/emotional attraction, and some physical attraction, because you'll be with them for a while

Anonymous · Answer

Trust and loyalty. Even couples who don't love each other if they have that last longer than couples who love each other but can't trust each other.

Redhead1981 · Answer

Be each other's best friend. Trust , honesty , communication, understanding, unconditional love.

Vikkrram · Answer

Communication i would say. Keep it all clear no doubts

petitedollbabee · Answer

Honest and clear communication, aswell as prioritising your relationship with each other.

Crankor · Answer

It's not really just one thing. The overall of constantly treating it like a new relationship. Do things together, making time, keeping an emotional connection etc

stellamint · Answer

Communication, honesty, respect and trust. You can't have a healthy relationship without these 4.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Communicate in a loving and considerate way. Listen, learn to laugh and let go. take time together to maintain connection. don't let anything break the connection you have.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Communication, Honestly, Love, Caring, Closeness, Sharing

Fireguy17 · Answer

communication, and not sleeping with her sister, best friend, mother, cousin...

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Communication and literally deciding that you're going to find a way love the person

stevef73 · Answer

Complete honesty, openness and no secrets. Always be truthful even if it hurts. That way you know where each other stand.

Likes2drive · Answer

Be direct with your goals with good communication, you need to be on the same page with each other

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