Commandments' Of Successful, Lasting, Happy Relationships

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Too many people talk about tolerance, but great couples don't "tolerate" each other's quirks and differences — they accept them.

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Acceptance

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Honesty and trust

Being honest is mostly an individual decision, based on self-worth, self-confidence, and knowing you/your actions are accepted — even with flaws and mistakes.

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Many people confuse attention with respect. Attention is great, and it shows love, desire, connection, and passion.

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Respect

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In today's temporary relationship-driven society, loyalty has largely turned situational, meaning that many people have only become as loyal as their current wants, needs, desires, and opportunities.

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Loyalty

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Successful couples recognize that technology is a tool for their individual and joint use, but it doesn't disconnect them from their relationship.

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Staying present

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Everyone wants to feel loved, and sustaining physical connection is a big part of that.

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Affection and passion

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Laughter makes everyone smile, feel great, and works like magic to build, maintain, or restore balance (and attraction) in your relationship.

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Humor

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Arguments in a relationship are normal. It's how you handle them and repair communication that makes your relationship last.

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Effective disagreements

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Today, there is an epidemic of over-sharing, and in relationships, this is often a death sentence. Bottom line: What happens in your relationship isn't for public consumption. It's none of anyone's business.

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Privacy

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