Recipe For Longevity

@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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@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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@LadyDuck (471433)
• Switzerland
1 Feb 22
@Kandae11 - Thank you. I do not say here that it has always been easy, but we managed to go on and aging are more and more compatible.
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@cacay1 (83505)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 Feb 22
@LadyDuck, very nice suggestions it's very important to be compatible.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
First of all congratulations on 50 years of marriage, you're an inspiration. Yes indeed - without compatibility there will be problems.
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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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@cacay1 (83505)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 Feb 22
@Kandae11 yes, at least. It's not good to sleep heart at rage.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
I totally agree - those ingredients are a must, especially #4.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Jan 22
Thank you for this tips you shared
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@Dena91 (16634)
• United States
1 Feb 22
Mike and I celebrated our 30th-anniversary last month. Our secret is simple, we put God first in our marriage. We also make each other laugh every day. We listen to one another and do things together.
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@askme123 (6150)
1 Feb 22
That is nice
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@Dena91 (16634)
• United States
1 Feb 22
@Kandae11 (55035)
1 Feb 22
Putting God first would definitely help to keep a relationship stable.
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@porwest (91068)
• United States
31 Jan 22
I liked what Henny Youngman once joked about the secret of his long marriage. "We dine out twice a week. She goes on Tuesdays and I go on Fridays." lol
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
Ha ha.But seriously it could work. Some claim that having separate bathrooms did the trick.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
@porwest Ha ha l don't think so.
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@porwest (91068)
• United States
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 I wonder if separate houses would be even better? lol
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
31 Jan 22
Nice image. I am single so no idea. I would like to see other people's replies here too
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@cacay1 (83505)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
31 Jan 22
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
Great. Singles could also list their expectations.
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• 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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@askme123 (6150)
1 Feb 22
Look at Dolly Parton. She has the perfect marriage.No cheating rumors about her husband.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
1 Feb 22
I agree, quite a number of good tips. Are you married or plan to be?
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• 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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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
I am sorry to hear of his passing. How long ago was this?
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@Kandae11 (55035)
1 Feb 22
@bunnybon7. You will always miss him. So sorry.
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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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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
Awesome! And yes - being able to make each other laugh is a big plus.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jan 22
Mine failed due to a lack of communication. Communication is vital in any relationship. Trust is another component of a good relationship. Without either, you're doomed to failure.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 You're welcome.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
Indeed. Without communication one is heading for disaster.Thanks for sharing.
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@askme123 (6150)
1 Feb 22
Some men still keep looking They don't respect their marriage and their partner.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 22
I don't really know the answer. We have been married 50 years but we've ups and downs along the way. I guess being willing to compromise and always trying to respect your partner would be important. And having fun together too.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
1 Feb 22
I know there will be ups and downs in every relationship - but the mutual respect that you mention and other qualities would help navigate the down times.
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@askme123 (6150)
1 Feb 22
Did he ever cheat on you during those 50 years of marriage.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 22
@askme123 No, he didn't. Sorry but I find that question very funny.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
1 Feb 22
I think it’s sharing equally and being kind and loving to your partner.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
1 Feb 22
@Kandae11 and likely divorce.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
1 Feb 22
I agree. Selfishness would definitely cause problems.
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• 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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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
I hope you find some helpful tips. Young love is beautiful too.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
1 Feb 22
@mildredtabitha You are welcome.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 Thank you for the kind words
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@Janet357 (75646)
31 Jan 22
At least one should be very patient and mature. Put God in your relationship and everything will be okay.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
God in the relationship is a very important ingredient.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 22
We are all different and have to find whatever works best for us.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
Some of us must learn the hard way. What works for Peter might have the opposite effect for Paul.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 You are correct.
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@snowy22315 (180821)
• United States
31 Jan 22
Interested in hearing the responses
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
So far so good. I wish l had heard some of these responses before l got married.
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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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• Arvada, Colorado
31 Jan 22
@Kandae11 Yes because without respect there is no love, at least in my thoughts.
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@Kandae11 (55035)
31 Jan 22
I agree with that. - most definitely.
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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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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Feb 22
Hi and happy new year! Besides loving each other to bits and pieces, I think respect, humor, and affection are important. So are no money problems lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Feb 22
@Kandae11 Thanks! Never heard that saying. They say money doesn’t by happiness, but it sure helps.
@Kandae11 (55035)
4 Feb 22
Happy new year to you too. Yes, money is important too. There is a saying : - no money no love.
@Kandae11 (55035)
4 Feb 22
Happy new year to you too. Yes, money is important too. There is a saying : - no money no love.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
3 Feb 22
Hubby and I celebrated our 40th anniversary last year. I agree to what @LadyDuck commented.
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@LadyDuck (471433)
• Switzerland
4 Feb 22
@thelme55 Congratulations for your long marriage Thelma.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
6 Feb 22
@Kandae11 Thank you very much.
@Kandae11 (55035)
3 Feb 22
Congratulations! I wish you and hubby many more years together.
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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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