how to know a relationship will last?
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["Above all else, you're really great friends. ... ", "You're not afraid to really talk about sex. ... ", 'Your arguments actually bring you closer. ... ', "You're not insecure about each other's successes. ... ", "You forgive each others' bad days. ... ", "You're growing together, not apart."]
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['You just know it. ... ', 'You have crossed paths before. ... ', 'Your souls meet at the right time. ... ', 'Your quiet space is a peaceful place. ... ', "You can hear the other person's silent thoughts. ... ", "You feel each other's pain. ... ", "You know each other's flaws and the benefits in them."]
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This storm of break-ups and make-ups is a common phenomenon. A recent study found that the average relationship in your twenties lasts 4.2 years, but that those years are not always consecutive; 60 percent of 20-year-olds report experiencing at least one on again/off again relationship.
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['Be clear about what you want. ... ', "Say sorry when you're wrong. ... ", 'Be affectionate and show appreciation. ... ', 'Make the relationship a priority. ... ', 'Develop shared interests. ... ', 'Work on feeling good about yourself. ... ', 'Find solutions that work for both of you. ... ', 'Make plans for the future.']
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['Get Into A Debate. ... ', 'Ask About Their Day. ... ', 'Make Plans For The Future. ... ', 'Talk About The Past. ... ', 'Play The Question Game. ... ', 'Tell Each Other Exactly How You Feel. ... ', 'Share Random Thoughts. ... ', 'Talk About Physical Intimacy.']
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["They've Had Long-Term Relationships In The Past. ... ", "They've Asked About Your Dating History. ... ", 'They Drop Hints About Their Relationship Goals. ... ', "They're Making Small Commitments Already. ... ", 'They Make Conversations A Priority. ... ', 'They Open Up About Their Life. ... ', 'They Plan Meaningful Dates. ... ', 'They Introduce You To Friends & Family.']
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['Keep expectations realistic. No one can be everything we might want them to be. ... ', "Talk with each other. It can't be said enough: communication is essential to healthy relationships.", 'Be flexible. ... ', 'Take care of yourself, too. ... ', 'Be dependable. ... ', 'Fight fair. ... ', 'Be affirming. ... ', 'Keep your life balanced.']
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['You feel comfortable being yourselves around each other. ... ', 'You consistently show up for one another. ... ', "You're forthcoming about your pasts. ... ", "You celebrate each other's accomplishments. ... ", "You sincerely apologize to each other when you've done something wrong. ... ", "You're both good listeners."]
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["You're ready to commit. ... ", 'You know (and like) yourself. ... ', "You're able to care for yourself. ... ", 'You have realistic expectations. ... ', "You're clear on your life vision. ... ", 'You know your essentials and your deal breakers. ... ', "You're not hoping your partner will change."]
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['You Are Not Afraid of the Future. ... ', 'You Trust Each Other. ... ', 'You Share Similar Goals. ... ', 'You Are Committed to Each Other. ... ', 'Your Relationship Is a Priority. ... ', "You're Comfortable Being Bored Together. ... ", 'You Go Beyond Just Texting.']
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["Above all else, you're really great friends. ... ", 'You agree on the non-negotiable things. ... ', "You're not afraid to really talk about sex. ... ", "You're not insecure about each other's successes. ... ", "You're growing together, not apart. ... ", 'You can talk to them even when you doubt the relationship.']
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['You Speak Your Mind. Relationships thrive when couples can express themselves freely and honestly. ... ', 'You Like Yourself and Your Partner as You Are Now. ... ', 'You Find Joy. ... ', 'You Treat Each Other With Kindness. ... ', 'You Let Things Go. ... ', 'Your Relationship Is Your Safe Place.']
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["You think about your partner often when you're not together.", "You respond positively to each other's good news.", 'You spend some time apart, with your own friends.', 'You have a similar sense of humor.', 'You split chores evenly.', 'You try new things together.']
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['They never judge you.', 'Always keeps your secrets.', "They're always completely honest.", "You don't need to talk to each other every day to know you are there for each other.", 'Silences are never awkward.', "You go for long periods of time without talking or seeing each other but can pick things up as though you've never been apart."]
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['Wants to spend time with you. Wanting to invest time in your relationship is a key indicator of successful long-term intimacy, according to one recent theory. ... ', 'Asks about your day. ... ', 'Trusts you. ... ', 'Helps you when you need it. ... ', 'Shows respect for your views. ... ', 'Includes you in decisions. ... ', 'Shows affection. ... ', 'Looks at you.']
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Most of college relationships never last — especially after graduation. There are even lovers whose relationship doesn't survive long enough to see the light of the next semester. People meet at the beginning of a semester and at the end of it, they are no more.
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['Trust. Trust is one of the most important factors in a relationship. ... ', 'Honesty. Being truthful and honest is major when it comes to relationships. ... ', 'Respect. ... ', 'Communication. ... ', 'Loyalty. ... ', 'Happiness. ... ', 'Compromise. ... ', 'Safety.']