7 Simple Truths About Successful Relationships

Have you ever known a couple who have a fairy tale romance? A relationship that lets you know happily ever after really does exist? A relationship that gives you faith true love is a reality and not some empty promise our parents gave us?

My Aunt Maxine and Uncle Bill (picnicking in above photo-1954) had that marriage. I say "had" because after 60+ years of wedded bliss my uncle passed on...a very sad day for my aunt and entire family. I grew up spending endless summers with them and am so grateful they were in my life.  Wow how blessed I am to have gotten to see true love first hand. 

Having a failed marriage myself I sat my aunt down one day and asked her what she felt was the secret to a long, happy and successful relationship. Here's what she had to say:

1. Like being together - (makes sense...to be each others best friend)
2. Overlook each others faults - (ouch, I wasn't so good here...) 
3. Patience and understanding - (how patient is patient???) 
4. Never go to bed mad -( Wow did I suck at this one!)
5. Good sense of humor ( right up my alley) 
6. Supportive - help each other when you're down ( definitely gotta be there for each other)
7. LOVE each other - and this is the bottom line - what everything stems from 

So, if you're in a reflective state or on your way into a new relationship - think about this simple but sage advice from a woman who was still madly in love with her husband after 60+ years of marriage and feels their time together was not nearly enough to express their love.

A beautiful example for me...I hope it will be for you too. 

Comments

[Hala]

happe ever after???????? i have one friend which is awidow now since 4 years,i used to tell her that her condition is much more better than mine ,at least she allows herself to remember his good things,which is forbidden for me -at least now-,as all i remember is his bad behavior,bad manner ,many many that i drown in it till i shout at myself to stop it.
believe me there is another thing ur aunt doesnt know anything about as her husband was human.............is just to be human at first ,love ,care as one.