What Do You Think Are The Major Factors That Makes The Marriage Work?

friendship, honesty, and communications. in marriages that last for a life time, the couple never stop being best friends. they share everything with each other and they know how to laugh with each other and try to avoid doing the things that make makes the other angry. with true friendship, comes a honesty that the two know that they cannot find anyone else. communication is vital with any type of relationship, the moment that you stop talking to each other, the moment the relationship starts dying.

My lady and I were married the day after high school graduation 45 years ago. We loved each other then and we love each other now, but we both are aware of the fact that "love" changes over the years. The driving passion we both had has mellowed into something much more comfortable. The one major factor in our relationship, as in most long lasting relationships, is the respect that we had for each other has never changed. We both firmly believe that respect for each other is the key to a long and happy marriage.

I think the following factors are important:

1) Love

2) Communication

3) Respect

4) Committment

Compatible pheromones at the beginning.

Surprises and thoughtful moments later on.

Keeping your mate a little off guard, wondering "What could you possibly do next, even after all this time?" That would be good things as a surprise, not mean things.

Make love as often as you can. It creates a chemical bond.

Good luck.

Sharing common values (e.g. belief in God)

Sharing common interests

Mutual respect

Compassion

Patience

Compromise

Ability to put other's interests first

WIllingess to work at being married

Honesty/trustworthiness--keeping your word.

Most important----sense of humor!

Kent in SD

Compatability

manners

hygiene

accountability (taking responsibility for your actions)

being a good roomate

Love, trust, honesty, compatibility, respect.

Love, respect, honesty. You really have to pick your battles and learn to let things go.

Love

Patience

Respect

Truth

Remember what is important

Love them for who they are

Respect their opinions

Patience (we're not all perfect)

Be Truthful

If you think about what is really important and don't sweat the petty stuff.

Love

Communication

Respect

Honesty

Loyalty/devotion

Compromise

Laughter