What makes for successful relationship?

In my opinion for every relationship to last long is that the two party needs to have good understanding, a strong trust between the two. This is what makes the relationship to stand against every ups and down.No matter what until there doesn't arise question on trust the relationship would last long as u want to but when the trust is questioned or broken there's possibility on both party mind that they will feel insecure about each other.Once the trust is broken its always hard to accept the person the way they used to love because they always got that insecurity at the back of their mind about their partner.

There is no such a fixed formula for having a successful marriage. Had it been such, then we would never have heard the word 'divorce', don't we? Even if we say that marriages are made in heaven and performed on earth, I still do not believe in that. The reason is pretty simple. Heaven is an abode of the good god above and god is peace, god is love. Then how can the same god give sorrow and unhappiness for some couples? It is not the god who is at fault, but it is we who do not perform our duties well. Then the results are there for all of us to see. Marriages do break up. Still as you say there are some factors which are important for all the couples irrespective of where they live or from what background they come from. For example, the trust unto each other. Trust is the most important binding factor that can keep a man and a woman together for the whole of their lives. Secondly, as only trust would not help, so also there should be love for each other too. And what you have pointed out correctly speaks volumes. Understanding shown towards each other can do wonders. Caring is also a key factor. How much you care for your partner you have to show that through words and actions. If these small factors are taken into consideration, they I think, you have found the formula for a successful marriage. Then spread the word.

Patience, humor, wisdom, compassion, and faith. I think those five work in all relationships, but in husband and wife, physical relationship may be added. I am not sure that one is essential, as I was just discussing it another relationship. The point is all these qualities should be mutable, in the sense, when humor is required, if patience is shown, it can get boring. :)

'Understanding', 'Love' ,'Trust' and 'Communication' are the key factors for making a relationship successful.

I think respect is the best factor to consider for a relationship to be successful. Whether parent-child, or any other relations. When you respect them, you will in turn be respected by them. Another is understanding, because when you understand, you also accept things.

I'm just going to say one thing - COMMUNICATION. Enough said......from me anyways.

I think it is different for every relationship because the people involved are different. For my relationship what is making it work is communication and understanding that we both need certain things. We both need to know and feel loved by each other so that is a big thing between us. Honesty is important to us and talking about things that are happening.

I think understanding is the main thing needed.Everything else comes later.

I agree, understanding and respect is definitely a factor for a successful relationship. And in addition to that, communication is another thing as well. Its good to be open with each other so that misunderstanding won't occur.

I have to say communication is always the key to any relationship. Without it, you will have a hard time understanding each other in terms of how they feel on a topic for example to any little thing that life will bring us. In order to grow you have to communicate thus I believe communication is very important.

COMMUNICATION.... That is the most important part of any relationship. You must be able to talk to each other to understand each others feelings opinions and such. When we talk we learn what it is that we are trying to understand of each other we gain faith, respect, trust and so forth. When one shuts the door to communication the relationship is done. Sadly in many cases never to be rectified.

A relationship for it to last, parties involved should be more than willing to compromise as to any misunderstanding or conflict. Trust and respect i think are significantly essential for love to grow in intensity and should not be taken for granted.

if there's love, then there's no doubt that a relationship would last. if there is love, then there will be respect, understanding and trust. i also think that open communication is also very important.

I think that the key factor to make a relationship lasting and successful is respect to the others, you may not agree with the way they think, but if you put in their shoes you may be able to comprehend the things they do. Also listen is the best you can do, sometimes failure in relationships is because of lack of communication between the people involved.

I believe 3 things make a relation tight and successful. 1.trust, 2.Respect, 3.responsibility, 4.Understanding. This 4 things will make successful in any relationship. If 1 is missing then it will not be successful and temporary.