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What makes a relationship successful?

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  • lippy1923
    lippy1923 Posts: 1,374 Forumite
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    1)- Selective hearing- always helps keep a peaceful relationship

    2)- Never go to bed in the middle of an argument. Always forgive/reslove issues before sleep.
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  • Me and my boyfriend work very well together and I think it's because we're not too alike.

    He's very laid back and I'm the opposite - which helps us meet in the middle. We also have our own hobbies, and give each other time with our separate friends.

    Relationships are different though. My parents who have been together 35years+ say it's because my Dad works nights, so they don't see much of each other :-D I'd hate not seeing my boyfriend much though (not sure if the feeling is mutual ha)
  • Great sex, laughter and kindness :)
  • VJsmum
    VJsmum Posts: 6,999 Forumite
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    22 years married

    we are a team and we generally are headed in the same direction. Not always at the same pace and we don't always take the same route, but definitely the same direction. He makes me laugh and is a thoroughly decent man. I love being married to him and can't imagine being married to anyone else.

    I don't sleep well when he isn't home. He is well named, because he really is my rock.
    I wanna be in the room where it happens
  • pelirocco
    pelirocco Posts: 8,275 Forumite
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    Knowing that the grass isnt greener on the other side . And not expecting too much tbh , you have to be able to happy in your own right
    Vuja De - the feeling you'll be here later
  • POPPYOSCAR
    POPPYOSCAR Posts: 14,902 Forumite
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    I do not think there is any one answer.

    What works for one person does not always work for another.

    Respecting each other goes a long way in my book though.
  • System
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    Friendship and communication.:) You need both to have a successful relationship.
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • SuzieSue
    SuzieSue Posts: 4,109 Forumite
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    Judi wrote: »
    Friendship and communication.:) You need both to have a successful relationship.


    Yes, that sums it up for me too.
  • thorsoak
    thorsoak Posts: 7,166 Forumite
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    Judi wrote: »
    Friendship and communication.:) You need both to have a successful relationship.

    Preferably with each other ;):rotfl: !
  • System
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    thorsoak wrote: »
    preferably with each other ;):rotfl: !

    If the cap fits!:D:D:D
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