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  1. Pixiegrrrl - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Pixiegrrrl Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:12PM

    communication, trust, mutual respect

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  2. Ferric67 - 36-40 years old - male

    Reply by Ferric67 Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:28PM

    Yes, yes and yes!

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  3. duketta - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by duketta Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:19PM

    A good relationship is all about respect. It's okay to disagree on issues, it's okay to have different spiritual outlooks on life, so long as you honor your partner for who they are.
    Finding someone you enjoy, and can fun with, and who makes you smile, is a good sign.
    If you're into marriage, then someone you can honestly visualize yourself growing old with.
    My Grandma always said to put each other first, even before your children (she meant emotionally), otherwise the marriage can suffer, and weaken the family dynamic.
    Hope that helps,
    Cheers!

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  4. itzpms - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by itzpms Apr 9th, 2013 at 5:44AM

    it always boils down to respect. everything else follows respect.

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  5. elpatitofeo - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by elpatitofeo Feb 13th, 2013 at 7:07PM

    emotional intimacy, trust, empathy, love, commitment, willing to work together through anything and everything

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  6. ddalmaraz - 13-15 years old

    Posted by ddalmaraz Feb 5th, 2013 at 12:06AM

    Tricky question ..if in relationship with someone whom has married before..its a good idea to view what happened in past relationship that was ended ..could be a key if either party would tolerate such thing whether fixable or not..if both were single habits arise whether simple manners as to opening doors to being honest truthful respectful or even dominant ..TOLERANCE IS THE THE KEY TO A GOOD RELATIONSHIP

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  7. bristow1 - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by bristow1 Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:15PM

    the most important thing is trust!

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  8. InsaneNoIgnorantNoStupiedYes - 26-30 years old

    Posted by InsaneNoIgnorantNoStupiedYes Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:11PM

    Not smelling fishy.

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  9. Ferric67 - 36-40 years old - male

    Reply by Ferric67 Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:31PM

    Smelly Fish merely spoils the scent of any kitchen!

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  10. xXtyler7025Xx - 13-15 years old - male

    Posted by xXtyler7025Xx Mar 24th, 2013 at 10:52PM

    there are many factors in a relationship theres trust,respect,ect. some people belive to give up on there guy/girl after an argument you have to look past the fights and see how happy you are with eachother some times just slow down and relax and the fights make you closer

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  11. April999 - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by April999 Feb 22nd, 2013 at 10:04AM

    Communication, understanding, listening to the other person. Placing yourself in the other person's shoe.

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  12. marmelade - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by marmelade Feb 22nd, 2013 at 12:15AM

    trust, passion, respect, empathy, sense of humor and a sense of adventure.

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  13. Bigboy1944 - 41-45 years old - male

    Reply by Bigboy1944 May 1st, 2013 at 12:10AM

    something you dont have

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  14. Philreads - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by Philreads Feb 21st, 2013 at 6:05AM

    Love trust friendship fun been supportive.
    My partner is my best friend .
    Seems cover it

    That's life

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  15. sweetheart93 - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by sweetheart93 Feb 19th, 2013 at 7:13PM

    love trust and compromising

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  16. Bubbles65 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by Bubbles65 Feb 16th, 2013 at 5:52AM

    Honesty, trust, acceptance of each other, and the ability to really communicate , so many times people tend to start believing , what THEY think the other MEANS, instead of listening to what the other actually says.

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  17. SpikeP - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by SpikeP Feb 12th, 2013 at 10:23PM

    Trust

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  18. lostlittlefirefly - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by lostlittlefirefly Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:12PM

    love, friendship, respect, trust, loyalty, having each other back, commitment to one another, common goals/outlooks and a sense of humour!

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  19. Ferric67 - 36-40 years old - male

    Reply by Ferric67 Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:29PM

    All so very true my lost little firefly!

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  20. lostlittlefirefly - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by lostlittlefirefly Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:33PM

    Thank you Kind Sir ;-)

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  21. CelestralCreature - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by CelestralCreature Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:19PM

    trust faith and sometimes not knowing everything so the ending is a surprise

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  22. B3lla01 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by B3lla01 Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:16PM

    Respect, appreciation and lots of sex.

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  23. tonyt53 - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by tonyt53 Jun 11th, 2012 at 1:14PM

    Understanding. That covers a lot of territory.

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  24. HotBloodedMale - 16-17 years old - male

    Posted by HotBloodedMale Jun 1st, 2013 at 8:55AM

    sometimes relationships aren't successful

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  25. shorty246 - 41-45 years old

    Posted by shorty246 May 24th, 2013 at 9:08PM

    Communication is the key to all relationships whether it is a marriage, an affair or just dating.
    Trusting one another is a key factor in a relationship because you have to trust the person you are laying down with and who you are sharing a life with.
    Respect one another
    Love one another and make sure you make passionate love to him/her because whether anyone wants to admit it or not SEX is a big part in a relationship and without it you can't really make a relationship work without one of the people looking for love outside the relationship.
    Sure people can say "I don't need sex in my marriage or relationship" but how long can you play with your toys?
    Eventually you will be needing a warm touch.

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  26. Sweetvenus62 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by Sweetvenus62 May 3rd, 2013 at 11:45AM

    Honesty!

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