How To Stay Together - Forever

There are no definite rule sets guiding relationships but allow me share a few helpful tips with you.

COMPROMISE: Compromise is fundamental to every relationship. You have to be willing to make sacrifices in your relationship. If you are the type of person who always want things done your way, then “SOLO” might be the way to go. By all means remain single.

HEALTHY ARGUMENTS: It is usual for couples to have their individual differences in relationships. Be honest about your feelings, no matter what. I don't believe in the saying "never go to bed angry" because sometimes we all need to cool off. Always pick your battles, not every situation is worth fighting over, learn to let some things go.

EXPRESS LOVE: It is very important to learn the love language of your partner and never stop expressing your love as a sign of commitment. It doesn't always have to be monetary. Sometimes people don’t know the difference between showing love and showing money. Sometimes a free gesture holds more value than an expensive one.

COMPARISON: Never compare your man to anyone. No two men are the same. Always remember why you chose to be with him in the first place.

ADVICE: What works for A may not work for B. Your relationship is not the same as your friend’s. Take all advice with a grain of salt. Don't regard all external input as an absolute truth.

SUPPORT: Support your partner as much as humanly possible. You can't fix them, you can only help them fix themselves. Help them help themselves through challenges. Telling your partner you have faith that they will figure out how to tackle the problem.

STAY THE SAME: Remain the same chic he fell in love with. Remain that sexy hot attractive woman. Do not stop doing the thing you use to do in the beginning. Keep your shape, your style and your groove on.

BACKGROUND: Understand and appreciate your partner's background/ past. It is part of what makes them who they are. Put them in context. For instance a bad experience with an ex may cause insecurity. Always try to understand where they are coming from and why they act the way they do.

FORGIVENESS: Vengeance can only destroy your relationship. Try not to get back at your partner. Learn to forgive even when it hurts the most. Love means being willing to say SORRY a lot of times over and over again and then moving on with no grudge. Be a peacemaker!!!

PERFECTION: There is no such thing as perfection in a relationship. Find the right person not the perfect one. The man of your dreams will always be in your dreams. Everyone makes mistakes.

DISCUSSING THE RELATIONSHIP: It is okay to discuss your relationship with your family and friends but be careful. Discussing every little concern, fallout and argument may turn your family and friends against your partner.

SEX: Sex is an integral part of every relationship. Make an effort not to starve you partner. Bring fun and adventure to your sex life. Share your thoughts and give feedback. Being open to explore new things and keeping an open line of communication helps.

What has worked for you in your relationship?

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