What do you think makes a successful and long-lasting relationship?

[David_Bayer]

[smashleyy]

maintaining your individuality. most people allow themselves to slip into codependency. Giving yourself and your partner alone time would solve many issues. people are obsessed with being up under somebody 24/7. suffocation makes things expire at a faster rate

[Anonymous]

I realized what category this is under, so I didn't tell you. I don't want to offend you. It involves sex, so I'll tell you if you ask.

[David_Bayer]

There's nothing offensive about that. Thank for honest answer

[Opinion Owner]

Does that mean you want the answer?

[David_Bayer]

Sure

[Opinion Owner]

I know two couples that are close to 70, and they've been swingers for 40-50 years. I know a guy whose parents weren't swingers, but each had something on the side. If you Google it, you will see that the two main reasons for divorce, are money and sex. The people I mentioned will never divorce for the sex reason. So they stay together for a long time. I know that's a hard pill to swallow, but that's how it is.

[David_Bayer]

Some extreme solutions but I can see your point

[Opinion Owner]

That's why I was hesitant to post it on this site. A husband says no to the vacation because the roof needs repair. The wife then spends a ton of money on furniture. Soon they both deny sex for revenge reasons. Then the husband's secretary asks him to go for a drink. You get the picture.

[driven159]

Two people with the same mind set and wanting to have a successful long-term relationship.

[Guy13]

Flexibility, Loyalty, Graciousness, ability to emotionally connect, Small Waist...

[WellGreetingsISay]

Communication.