Tips for a Long-lasting Relationship

In reality, relationships may only enter in one of the two directions: It’s either the long lasting way or short-range way. My boyfriend (James) and I are already together for three years and we are counting for more. It is not easy to be reaching this far, but it is very possible for couples aspiring to be like us. I’m not claiming that we are a perfect couple that everyone should look up to. But we perfect in our own special way.

Here are some tips for a relationship to last long, if not forever:

1. Keep the friendship tighter than the romance. More than the romance, James and I are best of friends. We make sure that we love each other as a friend and as a couple. I’ve always pointed out that in a relationship, romance will not always be present, but friendship will. I think the friendship tights our relationship stronger.

2. Be patient and kind. Typical but true. As couples in order to last longer, we must be patient with each other. When I’m not in a good mood, James makes sure not to complain anything just to keep the balance between us. Same is true with me when the situation reverses.  We are also kind with each other in a sense that we give each other something special, without expecting anything in return.

3. Know how to care. Who doesn’t want to be taken care of? Along with love, we also share physical, mental, and spiritual care with each other. It makes the relationship lasts longer because aside from taking care of each other as a person, the relationship itself is also given care making it a healthy one.

4. Be truthful, loyal and trustworthy. Most common reason for couples having short range relationship is infidelity. Well, James and I funded our relationship with trust. We also make sure that we are truthful and loyal to each other. Even if the truth hurts sometimes, we still manage to tell the truth to each other and not keep secrets.

5. Involve friends and families. We share common friends which makes our bond stronger. From time to time, we do not go alone as couples rather we go out with our friends. We also, bond with each other’s families. We are not a secret couple so I think, with the consent of each other’s families, our relationship becomes stronger and healthier, making it last longer