What's the best way to keep relationships last?

just be yourself. you can't really make a person fall for you if you're full of pretentions. try being an extra sweet one, and be gentle. don't take away the respect for that person you are dating, that's very important. give more respect and be generous.

It depends on what you want. If you want a friendship only, then be a friend - call to just say hello, to tell them about your day, say something funny and make them laugh WITH you; or share some of your deepest thoughts and feelings. When you are with them - laugh, a lot!! take the time to do some of the things THEY want to do; give them your undivided attention. If you want a close relationship, be a friend FIRST, a sounding-board or confidant NEXT, and a lover at the very LAST!!! We always want to get to the end in a hurry, but it takes time to build a relationship - time to learn about each other, what our likes and dislikes are, when we are hurting OR in a bad mood, what triggers different reactions, etc. I have found that if we try to always remember to treat them the way WE want to be treated, the relationship will blossom faster. But please remember, we CANNOT MAKE someone love us. They have to do it on their own. And if we try to force ourselves on them, they will RUN AWAY, as quickly as possible. So, if you find yourself in that position, don't force it - let them go. There is a GREAT possibility that they will return on their own. I hope that this helps a little. Relationship are as complex and different as there are people on this planet.