A happy relationship can be the most rewarding thing in the world. As anybody who’s ever been in one knows however, they aren’t always (or ever) easy. But they can be made a lot easier by following the advice. Here Are 13 Things You Should Do To Make Your Relationship Last For 25+ Years And Longer.
1. Begin and end each day together.
You just need to do some very simple things to make your relationship last for 25+ years. Just begin and end each day together, the rest will follow and any problems can be resolved when you both are at it together.
2. Accept each other as you are and don’t try to change that.
You can never fight with nature, hence, you must not try to change each other, instead focus on improvising the relationship. The moment you acknowledge your partner’s nature and force change on them, then there are all chances of this relationship extending beyond 25+ years.
3. Show appreciation and don’t take each other for granted.
In a relationship, never take each other for granted because the mere fact is, that you both chose each other to spend the rest of your life. Hence, it was a mutual decision made by you both, then why not understand this truth and appreciate one another’s qualities, rather than taking it for granted.
4. Check on each other often, even if you are having a busy day.
No matter, where you are or where you go or how busy you may be, always make it a point to call up or text and check on each other’s whereabouts. Find out what’s happening, how their day is passing, are they missing you or tell them how much you are missing them. This will make your bond stronger and lasting.
5. Be generous with compliments.
Don’t take a step back when it comes to complimenting your partner for the little things they do. Compliment them for a good cup of tea or the house is looking so neat and tidy or the food is smelling delicious. Be kind enough to generously share compliments.
6. Compromise and sacrifice in certain situations.
Every relationship that has crossed 25+ years has some compromises and sacrifices, without these, it can never survive. To make it work there must be an equal share from both the partners. Not compromising and sacrificing for one another will make you a negligent person and that will hurt your partner.
7. Don’t be judgemental.
Being judgmental is a flaw that inherits our nature, which goes hand in hand with fear and anger. Judging someone means you are looking down at their doings and not accepting their behavior, which builds resentment in them and will eventually crumble even the most intimate relationships or suffer for life-long.
8. Encourage each other.
You and your spouse, I’m sure, don’t want to be restricted from doing certain things or doing new things simply because you’re in a relationship. Make sure you support your significant other in achieving whatever ambitions they may have.
9. Forgive and forget.
If you want to know how to make a relationship last, remember that everyone makes mistakes. This is an unavoidable truth of life. If you genuinely care about the person you are involved with, you must learn to forgive them for their faults.
Holding grudges against one another is extremely poisonous in a relationship, and it’s something you should avoid if you want your relationship to endure.
10. Be open and honest.
Many couples deceive each other all the time. Honesty is a key component of a healthy relationship because it helps us avoid harmful breaches of trust, and allows us to live in reality as opposed to fantasy and to share this reality with someone else. You need to generate a steady flow of truth-telling between each other that will last.
11. Be loyal and true to your partner.
Being loyal means being faithful to one’s oath, engagements or obligations, which comes out of love, devotion, dedication and commitment to the well being of the relationship. Being loyal means you should be respecting, siding, keeping confidences and their needs primary.
12. Treat each other with respect.
Respect in a relationship is reflected in how you treat each other on a daily basis. When you disagree or have an argument, yet you are able to respect and value each other’s opinions and feelings by having a fair fight. It’s not about control, but the freedom to be yourself and to be loved for who you are.
13. Trust each other.
Trust is a super important part of a healthy relationship, but many people struggle with it, as building trust happens gradually. It’s important to trust and be trusted, to open up and be vulnerable with each other. Trust is when words and behavior should match up.
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