What Helps Love Last?

1. Commitment:

* Both partners should be fully committed to the relationship

and willing to work through challenges

2. Communication:

* Open and honest communication is essential

* Active listening

* Expressing feelings respectfully

3. Trust:

* Building trust through consistent actions

* Being reliable and accountable

4. Emotional Intimacy:

* Sharing thoughts, feelings, and vulnerability

5. Physical Intimacy:

* Maintaining a fulfilling physical connection

* Respecting each other's boundaries

6. Shared Values:

* Having similiar core values and life goals

7. Forgiveness:

* Willingness to forgive mistakes and move forward

8. Personal Growth:

* Both partners committed to self-improvement

9. Fun and Adventure:

* Making time for enjoyment

10. Gratitude:

* Regularly expressing appreciation for each other

11. Supportiveness:

* Encouraging success

12. Boundaries:

* Setting healthy boundaries to maintain individuality and space

13. Resolving Conflicts Healthily

* Communicating about challenges openly

* Finding compromises solutions

14. Quality Time:

* Prioritizing time spent together

15. Flexibility:

* Adapting to life's changing challenges

16. Romance:

* Maintaining romantic gestures to nurture passion

17. Seeking Help when Needed:

* Openness to couples therapy or guidance for challenges