17 People Share How They’ve Maintained A Successful And Lasting Relationship (In 5 Words Or Less)
1. “Listening matters more than fixing.”
–Nicholas, married 14 years
2. “If you’re upset, tell them.”
–Celia, in a relationship 8 years
3. “Understand you’ll both constantly change.”
–Melinda, married 19 years
4. “Don’t try to be right.”
–Stuart, married 31 years
5. “More good times than bad.”
–Ivan, married 22 years
6. “Accept that love is hard.”
–Eric, in a relationship 10 years
7. “Say what you feel.”
–Alessandra, 16 years
8. “Ask each other important questions.”
–Marlon, married 12 years
9. “Remember they’re not a mindreader.”
–Babs, married 41 years
10. “Nothing ‘easy’ is worth it.”
–Chase, married 11 years
11. “Fighting can be healthy.”
–Erika, in a relationship 6 years
12. “Don’t try to change them.”
–Suz, married 24 years
13. “Truth will be your lifeblood.”
–Noah, in a relationship 13 years
14. “Relationship = number one priority.”
–Henry, married 20 years
15. “Say sorry when you should.”
–Yvette, married 19 years
16. “Ask for help.”
–Kristopher, married 23 years
17. “Love them through everything.”
–Michele, married 31 years 
