Secret to a lasting relationship

@roldango (230)
Philippines
April 16, 2010 1:49am CST
There is only one secret to a lasting relationship. and that is respect!When we respect people in our lives, we give them the connotation that they are valued not just as friends, parents, siblings, partners but as human beings created by a loving God!
3 responses
@mezulu (166)
• United States
16 Apr 10
I disagree with your assessment that there is only one secret to a long lasting relationship. For example, take into consideration the importance of truth and fidelity. I hardly think that a relationship based solely on mutual respect could last if both parties respected each other and yet lied and cheated on each other. In my opinion, there are many factors to a long lasting relationship, and they are different for each and every relationship and those involved. You can't hope to nail every single relationship and it's devices of longevity in a single word. There are too many ways people can show their love for each other.
@roldango (230)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
If one respects his/her partner and yet lied and cheated on each other, then there is truly no respect at all. Because if there is respect, fidelity and everything follows....
@mezulu (166)
• United States
16 Apr 10
I disagree. I think you can respect someone and still do things you know they would not like. I am not saying respect is not important, I am merely saying that it is no THE ONLY factor.
@Tgray61 (29)
• United States
16 Apr 10
i concur....respect is key...it allows honesty, openness, communication, trust, loyalty, satisfaction, and longevity.
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
16 Apr 10
Yes respect and commitment to do our responsibility. We have to be provider to our family needs.God bless us everyday in our life.