The tips for long lasting relationships

Mr_Mister

I would like to start a thread for people wishing to post tips and advice for relationship issues.
For example;

- After a heated argument with the OH, whats the best way to make up?
- What little things to do to your OH to make him/her continue to love you?

Hope this will help me and others

lottee

What about the good old 'Never go to bed on an argument'.

After a heated argument in the Lottee household, it's best to get the hell out of my way TBH !!!

skylight

Compromise after an argument.

He apologises, I forgive him.

daveski

Put aside 30 mins a week (in the evening) for 'you' time and ensure the TV/Internet/XBox are all off. Spend time in each others company.

If you are apart for any reason, coordinate a time so that you both think of each other at that time.

it is the little things that count.

montycat_2

Compliment each other often ,remember to say Thank you .Ask about each others day .
Sometimes just listen when the other is ranting and then offer a huge cuddle .

Don't just buy flowers on HIgh days and holidays -surprise her .

Say I love you -even after a row .

Quackers

Accept the person you are with for who and what they are - do not try and change them! Accept that they have 'faults' which you dont like and ignore them! Enjoy all the good bits

Make sure you always get some good quality time together - at least once a fortnight or month.

We very rarely argue - as time has gone by we have learnt to 'agree to disagree' as we have discovered life is too short.

Tom_Saunders

:beer: Would be a nice idea.....:beer:

montycat_2

I also meant to say ,learn to only argue over what is really important !

Bogof_Babe

Best advice I ever read was "believe that it is up to you to do 75% of the compromising, and that goes for both of you".

I am sure I give about 80% of the give-and-take, but I am also sure my OH thinks he does about the same.

It ain't easy but it gets better with practice.

newMS

compromise, seperate finances, seperate houses lol.............. works for me and my significant other and we've been together 6 years

cobbingstones

Communication, trust and respect. The three essientials for any relationship :T