Recipe For Longevity
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (55035)
January 31, 2022 8:00am CST
Whether it is in marriage, unmarried relationships, friendship between friends, it is beautiful to see enduring love and togetherness in relationships.
Some couples have been together for "Donkey's years" -and still going strong.. What is their secret? What keeps the fire burning?
Those who are currently in long lasting marriage or relationships would you care to share your recipe for longevity?--even younger couples just starting out or singles who have been there can share their thoughts on the necessary ingredients.
Pixabay image
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30 responses
@LadyDuck (471433)
• Switzerland
31 Jan 22
We celebrated last month 50 years of marriage. There are no secrets or magic formula, patience, understanding, keeping your mouth shut when you are angry, if something hurt you, you can tell without arguing.
Love is only one ingredient for a good marriage. You need to be compatible. If one of the two loves to go out every night, see friends go to parties and the other loves to stay at home, this marriage will not last.
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@cacay1 (83505)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
31 Jan 22
Though I'm single what I could suggest are the following : 1. Respect 2. Trust 3. Listen don't compete talking to your man or woman 4. Settle the grudge before evening comes 5. Don't overrule arrogance 6. Be sweet and gentle. 7. Settle dispute in a calm way. All these, I believe could help marriage or relationship to last like Forever
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Jan 22
Thank you for this tips you shared
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@qianamalayeka (84)
• Indonesia
1 Feb 22
a good discussion, lots of good tips here, i really respect the couples who can last long in their marriage ^^
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@qianamalayeka (84)
• Indonesia
1 Feb 22
@Kandae11 I'm married, it's been 12 years, how about you?
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
31 Jan 22
I would have still been with my hubby had he lived. I'm sure. Because we had a mutual respect for each other and a 50/50 partnership. We discussed all decisions to be made. We were perfect for each other and soul mates
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 20 yrs. He would have been 83 yrs. Yes, I know I still miss him
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@Juliaacv (50993)
• Canada
31 Jan 22
I have been with my hubby, between our dating days and our married days, for 40 years in March.
He still turns my head, is my best friend and makes me laugh, we have the greatest adventures ever, and those have not stopped, I think that is our secret.
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Jan 22
I'm looking forward to seeing the responses since I've never married. Hoping to use the tips in my future marriage. Nice post. That's a pic of a beautiful couple
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 Thank you for the kind words
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@snowy22315 (180821)
• United States
31 Jan 22
Interested in hearing the responses
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 Jan 22
I have no experience of this but I would say mutual respect may even be a good base for relationships.
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 Yes because without respect there is no love, at least in my thoughts.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Feb 22
My late husband and I were soul mates and we had a lot of love between us now I can only wait till we meet again up above, I am not going through another relationship but I would not mind having a good friend to go places with,
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@sharonelton (28882)
• Lichfield, England
1 Feb 22
I think the recipe for longevity in a marriage is for both the husband and the wife to have a belief and faith in God. Also important is to keep the flame of love alive, have trust and a sense of humour. It could be beneficial to have "date nights" even when you are married, and always remember why you fell in love with that person in the first place.
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