What do you think can make marriages and friendships stronger?

Very true Lucinda. Sometimes we can figuratively smother others because of wanting their time and attention geared towards us. As a result being demanding of the other person's time will and can put a strain on one's relationship.

Starmaiden I'd like to add to your wonderful comment: It's also called mutual respect when we are not demanding of one's time and attention.

I definitely agree. Communication is key and the life blood of any meaningful relationship.

Yes, yes those three qualities can make for a strong marriage, family and friendship. @Shavkat I have a question for you: At what point should a friendship stop being loyal to one another? What if the friendship is toxic to your well-being? Should you still continue being loyal to a toxic relationship? What do you think? I have my Bible based thoughts on the questions I've asked you.

@itslikethistome Personally, if I was betrayed and serious in any angles, I need to cut the bond of friendship. Having a toxic relationship is not healthy. Perhaps I need to stop being connected to this particular person.

That's a good recipe for a beautiful marriage. Thank you for your thoughts. Those three things make for a loving relationship that can only improve with time.

@itslikethistome Exactly. That will really be beautiful.

ABSOLUTELY @shubhu3 By investing our time and energy in our family, marriage, and positive friendships, we can reap contentment and joy in living. Imagine if everyone looked out for the interest of the other person and each other!

Shubhu, honesty and loyalty is the sugar and spice of any relationship. It's the glue that holds all our positive investments that we put into a marriage and friendship, those 2 things cement and weld and make marriages and friendships last over the years.

@itslikethistome thank you for saying I gave a beautiful reply and you are welcome. It sounds like the answers are what you were looking for.

Hanni what a beautiful reply. You and the others have given wonderful replies. There's nothing left for me to say. Thank you

Yes trust is definitely important in any worthwhile relationship. I was thinking too, respect and trust has to be earned on both sides.

@itslikethistome ,,,yup agree on that... respect and trust must always be together....

Yes Maria those are beautiful "ingredients" to having and maintaining healthy strong families, marriages and friendships. I will add true, genuine love to the equation as well