How to love and cherish each other through the years
En espanol | We all know couples who’ve been married for 30, 40, 50 years or more – and who seem as genuinely happy as they were when they were newlyweds.
I get such pleasure out of seeing these lovebirds, and I observe closely to see what traits and behaviors might be the key to their relationship success. Over the years, I’ve concluded that these are the five habits of happily partnered couples:
1. They keep up with the changes. Lillian Hellman once said, “People change and forget to tell each other.” When it comes to marriage, that can be risky. The most successful couples really take note of each other’s changes. They do not assume their partner is the same person he or she was 20 years ago, even if there are many similarities. What’s more, they take the time to learn their partner’s goals, dreams and future plans. By keeping in touch with who their partner is at this moment – and looking ahead to who he might become – they secure a truly intimate relationship. ادامه مطلب