How to know your relationship is strong and healthy?

I can only speak from my experience w/ my husband. Together we have been through a lot. We both have bad tempers & we've had us some fights because of this. BUT we NEVER go to bed angry & always apologize for things we might have said in that anger that we feel at the time. There is no pride in any relationship or at least there shouldn't be. When I'm wrong(even if I wont admit it at first)I do eventually own up to it & apologize to my husband for my actions. I am far from perfect, but then again so is my husband so we are perfectly matched LOL

Yes, it's not measured by the length of time but by the quality time you have for each other. Quality means sharing the "you" to your partner. That every time you're together you feel the oneness/unity of you and your partner. Shared life with your partner while enjoying the best moments of it. Healthy relationship is not the one without fights or conflicts, but it's the one that stayed stringer after every storm. :)

Randy and I have been happily married for almost 5 years (it will be August 28th) and we have a few rough times. Randy has had health issues and has lost his job which has resulted in us losing our house in Idaho and having to move to Nevada to live with my parents. It has been difficult and we are trying very hard to get back on our feet so we can get a place of our own. We are both doing an online university and sometimes we get so involved with our school work that we forget to take time out to do things together. Tonight we went to see Kenny Loggins in Concert and had a great time. We try to have date night at least once a week and we are also looking for a place to rent so we can eventually buy a home. Right now I am not working because I am busy with school and taking care of Randy (I feel that this is the right thing for me right now). randy is unable to work because of his health. I feel that I have a great husband.

sometimes I think a smile goes along way, I believe if one enjoys each other they smile often and enjoy being around each other with kind words.

Ya..correct..In my life,I give more importance for people or relations more than money..Now a days, we are seeing the same thing which you said..no one is realizing the value of relationships.. Thanks... :)

In my case I say that my relationship with my husband is very strong and healthy because we treated each other like bestfriends, lover and mentor. We never keep secret to each other and we respect each other weakness and attitude. We have been through thick and thin, we faced the challenges of yesterday and we do our best to face the challenges of tommorow. Make this relationship last for the rest of our lives

The most important thing that you have to consider is whether you and your partner are happy. If you both can honestly say that you are, then I wouldn't say that you should be worried. You should also have conversations every so often about whether you both want the same things from life. You should think about what you want from the next five years, and if you're finding that there are too many differences then you should consider what could be done about this and whether you still want to remain in a relationship with that person.

Yes, agree with you on this. Still, it's hard to be best friends in a relationship, needs hard work and times to get there. At least you need to be comfortable with your partner, than you need not to lie on something embarrassing or on problems you are facing...

how to know if the relationship you are currently at is healthy and strong? well, not all of us know that trust and respect are the foundations of every relationship. meaning, if you truly trust and respect each other, expect your relationship is very strong, healthy and shall last long, or most likely will last forever.

You know you have a strong relation when you dont have awkward moments. You need to be able to talk with your partner freely as they were your friends. You also need to be able to forgive. Even if it was a very bad thing, such as sleeping with someone else. Another thing you need to have is a bunch of sarcasm. Dont be too sarcastic though, but sarcasm is a great tool that can enhance the bond between the two of you. Also, you shouldnt get back together with someone that you break up with.

My husband and I have been married for a little over 3 years and have a 19 month old. We have had some crazy ups and downs. No matter how bad the day is or what is going on we still make time to tell each other how much we appreciate each other and no matter what happens we will get through whatever comes our way. I feel very lucky to have found such an amazing man and think we have a pretty strong and healthy relationship. I think a big key is to have a good friendship with your partner.