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