22 Longterm Couples Summarize The Key To Lasting Love In Two Words Or Less

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1. “Effort.”

–Cole, married [10 years]


2. “Communication.”

–Gail, married [19 years]


3. “Humor, always.”

–Simon, married [3 years]


4. “Patience.”

–Grant, married [12 years]


5. “No ego.”

–Alejandra, married [5 years]


6. “Compromising.”

–Roman, [married 14 years]


7. “Apologize.”

–Alice, married [11 and a half years]


8. “Talk.”

–Laurence, in a relationship [2 and a half years]


9. “Truth.”

–Tasha, married [6 years]


10. “Keep dating.”

–Derrick, married [8 years]


11. “Be self-aware.”

–Brenda, married [1 year]


12. “Say thanks.”

–Levi, married [6 years]


13. “Partnership.”

–Desiree, married [2 years, 8 months]


14. “Pay attention.”

–Ross, in a relationship [3 years]


15. “Be forgiving.”

–Jace, married [4 and a half years]


16. “Don’t judge.”

–Jessie, married [4 years]


17. “Be appreciative.”

–Marj, married [13 years]


18.  “Eye contact.”

–Karl, married [5 years]


19. “Understanding.”

–Elizabeth, married [3 years, 4 months]


20. “Staying humble.”

–Elsie, married [4 years]


21. “Be honest.”

–Kristy, married [5 years]


22. “Joy.”

–Johnnie, married [16 years] Thought Catalog Logo Mark

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