We're all touched when we see the couple who has been together for years, walking hand-in-hand, obviously still in love and showing it. There are so many things that may go wrong that can kill the love in relationships that we wonder, "How did they do it?" How did they keep their love lasting forever? What is their secret?
Some people say it's hard work, others say it's magical and they just found their soulmates. Both can be true. It helps if you find your soulmate, and it helps if you are both willing to work hard. But there are also special secrets that help keep love alive, and the couples that stay in love know this.
10 Love Secrets of Couples that Stay in Love Forever:
1)Make "having fun together" a priority. Work and children and every day life are all important issues, but "fun" is the glue that bonds two lovers.
2)Talk about the good times. Create good memories now, and then reminisce. Never forget why you choose to be with this person.
3)Don't keep secrets. Secrets erode the love and the trust. You can have private thoughts, but that's different than secrets from your mate. Here's a rule: don't share any information about him/her with others that you haven't shared with him/her first.
4)Think of your mate as your best friend. Then behave in this relationship like you do with true friends.
5)Give each other a break. People aren't perfect so allow for human error. Don't assume that your mate is trying to hurt you when he or she makes a simple mistake.
6)Celebrate your differences. Don't fight to be right. Differences create sparks between you (some of the sparks cause arguments, but others cause passion). Realize that men and women think differently, have different values, and behave in different ways. Show that you appreciate his or her quirks, i.e. "That's so cute, you're such a man!" Or, "I know you like things perfect, so it's okay that you're running late honey."
7)Make deals that work for both of you. When you're upset, state how you feel and what you want. Then compromise, finding joint solutions to those issues so they don't occur again.
8)Keep your own friends and hobbies. It keeps you interesting and less likely to be jealous of your mate's time and friends.
9)Make yourself happy first. It's a myth that it's a mate's job to make the other one happy, and it doesn't work. Instead, focus on your own happiness, making a deal that each of you will let the other know if and when there is a problem.
10)Focus on how much you are alike. Regularly make statements like, "It's amazing that we both like that, and that our mothers were both .., and that you feel that way too."
These are the 10 secrets to staying in love forever. Take this list to your mate and discuss it. Then put it into action so that you can have the romantic relationship you have always wanted!
Be My Valentine Love
For new couples Valentines Day can be a stressful time. If you are unsure of all the interests your new lover has and want to get them the perfect gift you might end up feeling dumbfounded. However, Valentines Day is not meant to make you feel this way. The good news is there are a lot of things that new lovers can do to ensure that their first Valentines Day goes off without a hitch.
Celebrate Together not Apart
Most couples make it a point to buy separate gifts for one another. However, if you are still learning your partner, why not buy your gifts together this year? You can go shopping online or out to the stores and suggest gifts you might want. Your lover can choose one from out of the choices. You can do the same for her. Additionally, if you want to choose a couple's gift that would be a great idea, as well. Having something to share could greatly intensify your relationship in all the right ways.
You might choose to limit the spending to a certain amount but shopping at local stores on the Internet will give you a versatile range of prices and options to choose from. You could choose a wide array of topics from adult toys to music CDs. In the end, they are all things you want but your lover will be choosing one for you, so you both win. Your lover receives the satisfaction of knowing they are getting you something you want and you are sure you end up with just the right item for you.
Know their Wants
If you insist on buying gifts for one another then you should exchange lists. This will allow you to ensure you get something that your lover wants. While you can always go with the old standby of flowers and candy, having a list will allow you a more personal way of showing your affection.
Plan the Night Together
Your best bet for your first Valentines outing is going to be to plan it together. Decide what you want to do and then you can plan the specifics together. You can plan everything together or you can separate the tasks down the middle. For example, you might pick the restaurant and your lover might pick the show or movie that you see.
If you are going out to clubs for the holiday, you might decide to go to two, with both of you picking one. Of course, you could always choose to stay in and decide what to do either in general or to one another. You could even make it a fun and erotic game just for you!
Lover's Truth or Dare
If you are interested in games, you might want to challenge your lover to a game of Lover's Truth or Dare. If you are a new couple and still learning about one another this will give you a great opportunity to get to know your lover. Of course, they might just keep choosing dare! If this is the case, you will not have too much to worry about as this game is just for Lovers.
When your lover chooses dare you get to give him a unique challenge that deals with pleasuring you in some way. This way, if your lover is picking dare, at least you know that you will end up having one of the best Valentines Days in memory!
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