Happy long-term lovers are emotionally and socially intelligent. They nurture positivity and dont get lost in negative reactivity with each other. They are generous, fair, and kind, practicing what I call “relational virtues.” When they hurt each other, these successful partners apologize.

Why are long term relationships so hard?

Romantic relationships can be difficult to maintain because they possess more intimacy than any other relationship, says life coach Kali Rogers. The amount of closeness — emotional, physical, spiritual, and even mental — that is in a relationship is overwhelming to handle at times.

What is a healthy long term relationship like?

One key characteristic of healthy, long-term love is curiosity. This means youre interested in their thoughts, goals, and daily life. You want to watch them grow into their best self. Youre not fixated on who they used to be or who you think they should be.

What makes a relationship long term?

The four Cs (communication, compromise, connection, and commitment) are important, but there are many other factors that contribute to the health of an enduring romantic bond. Consider these additional secrets to a long-lasting relationship: Focus on having fun and making good memories together.

Are relationship meant to last forever?

The greatest problems about relationships, is not that they dont last forever, the greatest problem is that human beings expect them to. It is neither immoral nor illegal to have a relationship to assess if the person is the one you would like to spend the rest of your life.