What makes a lasting relationship?

Marriage doesn’t just happen, you have to work at it.  The statistic of marriage lasting a life time can be viewed under Australian Statistics.  At a recent OPD2015, I was told 67% of second marriages end in divorce – the common areas of dispute are money, sex and/or children.

Any relationship won’t last, unless you are willing to spend time, IN it.  Relationships need to be two-way streets with equal giving and receiving.  Yes, this means both parties in the relationship.

A great idea before going into a relationship is to write your list of MUST haves.  Then when you have a relationship you can do a list of PROs and CONs.  If you are already in a relationship, then do a review.  Just like any job, regular reviews of how you are going, can to be helpful for long term effectiveness, for both parties.  Always seek professional assistance if needed.

Read the updated Happily ever before and after 

A great book to review, before, after or during, is “The Five Love Languages by Gary D. Chapman”