how do you know a relationship will last?
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['You feel comfortable being yourselves around each other. ... ', 'You consistently show up for one another. ... ', "You're forthcoming about your pasts. ... ", "You celebrate each other's accomplishments. ... ", "You sincerely apologize to each other when you've done something wrong. ... ", "You're both good listeners."]
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In real life, people may end up in short-term relationships when they are “just a little” attracted to the other person — enough to keep having sex, but maybe not for very long. Long-term relationships may be the ones that start especially exciting and sexy and grow into something stable and lasting.
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['You know him better than he knows himself.', 'Even simple things are fun when you are together.', 'You both really understand each other.', 'When you talk he listens first and judges never. ... ', 'Even if he is not around you know exactly what he would have done in that situation.']
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"Instead, here are the things that matter most for a long-term relationship: empathy, compassion, patience, respect, flexibility, openness." If you have most or all of these in your relationship on a daily basis, you're doing great.
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['(2) Physical Proximity: ... ', '(3) Stability or durability of Relationship: ... ', '(1) Similar Ends : ... ', '(2) Similar Background : ... ', '(3) Relationships is an end in itself: ... ', '(4) Relationship is personal : ... ', '(5) Relationship is Inclusive : ... ', '(6) Relationship is Spontaneous :']
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['You have faith in each other. Not only that, but you have faith in yourselves, too. ... ', 'You trust each other. ... ', 'You accept one another. ... ', "You're grateful. ... ", "There's strong communication. ... ", 'Intimacy is still very much alive. ... ', 'You respect each other. ... ', 'You share common goals.']
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['Maintain Open Lines of Communication. ... ', 'Embrace Technological Advancements. ... ', 'Maintain a Level Head and Work on Resolving Trust Issues. ... ', 'Remember the Reason Why You Formed a Relationship with Your Partner. ... ', 'Make the Most of Any Time Spent Together. ... ', 'Keep the Spark of Physical Attraction Alive.']
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['Do the good things outweigh the bad? ... ', 'Can you imagine yourself without that person? ... ', 'How do they make you feel about yourself? ... ', 'Do you both put equal effort into your relationship? ... ', 'Can they change? ... ', 'Do you want the same things?']
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['You make time to communicate with each other regularly. Giphy. ... ', "You're both honest about your needs. Giphy. ... ", 'You have mutual goals. Giphy. ... ', 'The trust is there. Giphy. ... ', "You're both satisfied. Giphy."]
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["Mutual respect. Respect means that each person values who the other is and understands the other person's boundaries.", 'Trust. Partners should place trust in each other and give each other the benefit of the doubt.', 'Honesty. ... ', 'Compromise. ... ', 'Individuality. ... ', 'Good communication. ... ', 'Anger control. ... ', 'Fighting fair.']
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['They never judge you.', 'Always keeps your secrets.', "They're always completely honest.", "You don't need to talk to each other every day to know you are there for each other.", 'Silences are never awkward.', "You go for long periods of time without talking or seeing each other but can pick things up as though you've never been apart."]
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['You know they are trustworthy.', 'You know their strengths and weaknesses.', 'You know they are loyal.', 'You will have someone around at work who you enjoy spending time with.']
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['You just know it. ... ', 'You have crossed paths before. ... ', 'Your souls meet at the right time. ... ', 'Your quiet space is a peaceful place. ... ', "You can hear the other person's silent thoughts. ... ", "You feel each other's pain. ... ", "You know each other's flaws and the benefits in them."]
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['Maturity. This statement is not meant to echo the ever-advised mantra that maturity is important. ... ', 'Openness. The ideal partner is open, undefended and willing to be vulnerable. ... ', 'Honesty & Integrity. ... ', 'Respect & Independence. ... ', 'Empathy. ... ', 'Affection. ... ', 'Sense of Humor.']
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['Be honest and open.', 'Ask them what their idea of a relationship is.', 'Check if they are willing to take things slow.', 'Compromise if possible.', "Don't sugarcoat and give them false hope."]
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["You've met each other's friends and family. ... ", 'He refers to relationship as “we” when talking about future plans. ... ', 'Labels become a part of your relationship. ... ', 'You take your online dating profiles down. ... ', 'You have a steady date for the weekends.']
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['You Speak Your Mind. Relationships thrive when couples can express themselves freely and honestly. ... ', 'You Like Yourself and Your Partner as You Are Now. ... ', 'You Find Joy. ... ', 'You Treat Each Other With Kindness. ... ', 'You Let Things Go. ... ', 'Your Relationship Is Your Safe Place.']