http://www.findmesomelove.com/relationship/relationship-secrets/ Relationship secrets vary from one couple's relationship to another's. What are your relationship secrets? en-us Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:52:39 EST Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:52:39 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 When you see a couple who's been married for a long time, do you wonder what their secrets to a happy relationship are? Obviously there's a great deal of love, and according to the Beatles, that's all you need. But is it? Relationship Secrets that Work for Everyone While love is essential in a relationship if you want it to last forever, you also need respect, caring, understanding, trust and friendship. Here are some relationship secrets that have been shared with us: Every relationship encounters hurdles. No matter how big the hurdles are, overcome them together. Dream and work together to reach your goals. Never give up on your dreams. Act goofy. Keep your relationship full of fun and romance. Every relationship has a certain amount of give and take. Remember to share. Don't neglect your sex life. It keeps you close in an intimate way, and it's something that's uniquely yours as a couple. Take every opportunity you get to just sit back, relax and do nothing together, or do something relaxing like go to the beach or a park and just watch the clouds roll by. Have a date night at least once a month (or once a week, if possible). This will keep you from getting stuck in a rut. Keep the lines of communication open. Curl up in each other's arms and take a nap together. Just as there are different stages in every relationship, there are different relationship secrets as well. Most of the relationship advice you'll get when you're in a new relationship is to take it slow and have fun. But once you've been together a while, some relationship secrets you might hear are to do romantic things to keep it interesting, still do fun things and surprise your significant other from time to time. Dealing with Distress Remember, into every relationship a little rain must fall. Nobody enjoys fights or disagreements, but if they are handled correctly, they can make your relationship stronger. Here are some relationship secrets for working those disagreements out constructively: Stay calm. Yelling puts the other person on the defensive immediately. (Just think of how you feel when someone yells at you.) If something makes you angry, take a few minutes to calm down before you discuss it so you don't say anything you'll regret. Be sure to listen to each other. Perhaps your partner upset you without meaning to. After telling them calmly that whatever they did offended you, next time they'll know not to do it. If you're the offender, you'll remember next time, right? Don't resort to name calling and attacking the other person's character. What does that acieve, really? Think before you speak. Apologize when and if it's necessary. These are just a few relationship secrets. And different people will tell you different things. One important thing to remember is to go with your gut feeling and communicate. Sometimes to ease relationship problems, an online relationship or long distance relationship can do the trick. See what works best for you. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:52:39 EST