Making a relationship last requires hard work and dedication!
@JasminGrady22 (17)
United States
February 16, 2012 2:16pm CST
Everyone in the world wants to find true love, but unfortunately the majority of people don't find it. There are people out there who spend their entire lives looking for it and wonder why they haven't been successful at finding it.
Well, I'm here to tell you that relationships are very easy to get into. Making it work is tricky.
The main tools you need to make it last are patience, trust, great communication skills and most importantly respect for one another. Without these important tools, the relationship will become a symbolization of a sinking ship.
It's easy to leave and start new with someone else when times get rough, but that is not always a solid solution to the problem. The first thing you have to do is measure the level of the situation's seriousness. If it falls on the minor section, then let it go. By all means, address the problem if the situation is on the urgent section of the seriousness scale.
The best way to avoid uncontrollably bad arguments is to give your partner plenty of space when you see their temper getting ready to flare up. That is a good way to show you respect your mate enough to help him or her avoid unwanted chaos. Failing to use this method in an argument could cause the relationship to end on a sour note. Even if it's a special holiday like Valentine's Day or Christmas you still need to give the other person space. If you have gifts for your mate, hold onto them a little longer and wait patiently for him or her to call or text message you to talk about the issue and go from there. It may seem a bit ridiculous, but making this move will bring peace and help strengthen the connection. Then the two of you can happily celebrate the holidays together.
Just remember, making a relationship last requires hard work and dedication!
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7 responses
@jellygator (76)
• United States
21 Feb 12
While I agree that patience, trust, good communication, and respect are all necessary for a good relationship, I don't think that a bad relationship will work even if all of those things are there.
I wrote an article about how compatibility in five areas will make or break a relationship no matter how great some of those areas are. If you're interested, it's at jellygator.hubpages.com/hub/the-five-pillars-of-compatibility . Learning about these areas of compatibility turned my life around and helped me find a relationship (now marriage) where there have been almost no arguments, and certainly no bad ones.
@JasminGrady22 (17)
• United States
22 Feb 12
Thank you for your insight! This comment made me do a lot of thinking about the dating world. When I have time, I will read your article and let you know when I've finished reading it. :-)
@JasminGrady22 (17)
• United States
17 Feb 12
I learned from my past experience that giving the other person space and waiting for them to call or text message first is the best choice to make. That keeps the situation from spiraling out of control and it helps make the relationship last longer.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
17 Feb 12
I do believe that making a relaatiosnhip that will last takes a lot of hard work and dedication. If something is worth having, it is worth the effort you are willing to put into it.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
17 Feb 12
yes i agree that to make the relationship string you need to have strong dedication and hard work. both of you should work out your differences and learn from each other to change for the better. aside form that you need to respect and trust each other. they is nothing wrong with arguing from time to time because that will make your differences solve but you need to respect each others opinion.
there is no exact formula for having a string relationship. its a roller coaster ride but what is important is both of you hold on the covenant you have vowed in from of God.
@JasminGrady22 (17)
• United States
17 Feb 12
I totally agree! There will always be ups and downs, but as long as the situations don't get too crazy it should work out just fine.
@vt689586 (584)
• India
17 Feb 12
Absolutely right because now days it is very difficult to make a relationship last just because of dedication and hard work.if you are not dedicated to your love then it will be difficult to maintain the relationship.understanding is also very important to maintain the relationship last.
@Ernnesto (180)
• Slovak Republic
16 Feb 12
Hello JasminGrady22,
I can agree with you. My opinion is similar, you have to patience, be communicative and spend some time a day with your partner and speak about things which are important for him or her, you have to set at the begginig of relationship what you want to reach. What is your common goal. Be tolerate is also important, no one is perfect and relationship is about compromises. Like all our life is. :-)
@JasminGrady22 (17)
• United States
17 Feb 12
That is true. People always tell me nobody is perfect. If the other person makes mistakes that don't raise huge red flags, then there's no need to walk away.
@magtibaygom (4858)
• Philippines
16 Feb 12
Thanks for sharing that. Good help for me, as I have learned many things on how to make a relationship work out. I am single, and soon, I am planning of looking for a mate, so these tips really helps me. Thanks! 
