Silly_Girl Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 If you had to pick five - and only five - key ingredients for a rewarding and fulfilling long term relationship, what would they be?
wheream_i Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 If you had to pick five - and only five - key ingredients for a rewarding and fulfilling long term relationship, what would they be? 1. Loves to laugh. 2. Love to suck c**k. 3. Loves to cook. 4. Loves to work out. 5. Loves to listen.
whichwayisup Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 If you had to pick five - and only five - key ingredients for a rewarding and fulfilling long term relationship, what would they be? Accepting each other for who each of you are, being able to just be yourself completely. Tolerance and patience. Trust me, there are trying days when I want to throw a frying pan at my H's head! Love, respect, kindness, communication, faith and trust - (those all count as one as they are common sense and obvious) and of course keeping the flame alive, passion in the bedroom. Giving each other space and still 'be' together. Finding a healthy balance is important. Arguments and fights - No name calling, no swearing. Once people cross that line, an argument can turn really nasty so it's best just not to 'go' there at all. OK, that's my five and a bit, in no particular order. Could add more though! 4
TiredFamilyGuy Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 Trust Communication Sex Respect Kindness 2
Woggle Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 Going the extra mile to show that you care about them and them doing the same for you. Being able to disagree without ever becoming enemies Letting hard times bring you closer together instead of pulling you apart Not having perpetual GIGS and a disposable attitude towards relationships Trusting them and being trustworthy yourself The ability to have a healthy relationship 2
xxoo Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 communication trust gratitude laughter! playful sex 2
OpenBook Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 Here's my list - AdmirationToleranceCompatible personalitiesWell-developed sense of humorPreservation of some sense of mystery 2
dichotomy Posted March 24, 2013 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) 1) Honesty 2) Has my Back - Partners against the world 3) Respect and Honor each other 4) Desire to please each other/be creative/fun (yes this is for sure sex but its more) 5) Shared Beliefs and expectations. Edited March 24, 2013 by dichotomy 2
Author Silly_Girl Posted March 25, 2013 Author Posted March 25, 2013 I love the answers, so simple yet so complex! I think mine are: 1. Being able to operate as a real team 2. Honesty and openness 3. Showing love physically 4. Sharing humour 5. Similar level of investment and commitment
OpenBook Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 Arguments and fights - No name calling, no swearing. Once people cross that line, an argument can turn really nasty so it's best just not to 'go' there at all. This one didn't make my list but it probably should have, it's so important!! I wish there was a class or some kind of training for everybody to learn how to "fight" effectively with your S, SO, or anybody you're close to really. I know psychologists/counselors often advise couples on how to do this without skewering your "opponent." Words said in the heat of anger carry a lot of weight and can wreak enormous long-term damage whether it's intentional or not. 2
Got it Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 I did not read anyone else's response first. (I'm looking forward to seeing if mine are different or the same) CommunicationEffortCompatibilityPlacing happiness above the desire to always be right (compromise)A love that incluces mutual respect, affection, caring, friendship and passion I agree here but also add compassion/empathy. Someone that can not be empathetic is a hard partner to have.
cocorico Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 If you had to pick five - and only five - key ingredients for a rewarding and fulfilling long term relationship, what would they be? Shared values and priorities. Total authenticity, integrity, honesty in all your dealings with each other. Respect, compassion, really mattering to each other. Comfort and confidence as a team. Dangerously high levels of passion and attraction for each other. 1
underwater2010 Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 If you had to pick five - and only five - key ingredients for a rewarding and fulfilling long term relationship, what would they be? 1) Being Faithfull 2) Unconditional Love 3) Selflessness 4) Respect 5) Honor 1
Thegameoflife Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Unconditional love and the will to make things work. Edited April 7, 2013 by Thegameoflife 2
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