To Make It Work~"How can I miss you if you are never gone?"~~Unknown~~

There are a million things that can make a relationship work. Hundreds of every day tiny nothings can make Or break a solid relationship. Over 50% of our population here is America is divorced at least one time. Is there any hope for true love Or marriage anymore? I believe there will always be hope, no matter how slim, somebody, somewhere has to be in a loving, happy relationship that will last until death. It's that relationship that everyone else should take notes from. We should observe and learn what it takes to achieve such a happy relationship. Even at a glance, you should be able to tell that it's not money, possessions, Or any material objects. What keeps a relationship alive is an intimate bond shared between those two people. Sounds crazy, I know... but believe me, it's there. Out of all the things we can choose from to engage in our relationships, if we had to only choose five, what would you choose? Here are what I believe to be the five most important things to keep a happy and healthy relationship. 1) Communication: Take about things. NOT just every day common chit chat, but intimate, personal emotions. Make sure that your life is an open book to your partner and theirs a novel to you. You also must be interested in what they have to say, even if it may be talk of the most off beat subject out there. In order to obtain a solid relationship, you must be able to communicate with your partner fully and without fear. People all make mistakes in their lives, but make sure that these mistakes are openly stated. Make sure that you are able to work through them as a team, as one, in a relationship, it's much better to face the problem head on, rather than coming by it down the road and having to deal with the pain double time. This breaks trusts, which break relationships. Try your best to always be understanding of your partner, even if they are commiting murder. Be supportive and loving no matter what. Don't block each other out. Keep your lives completely open to one another. 2) Laugh: Be stupid together. I know it sounds foolish, but laughter is possibly the best cure for any sorrow. Take all of the stress and seriousness out of your lives for just a moment each day. Engage in a conversation that is way off topic, have a pillow fight, watch a funny movie together. Whatever it may be, just take time to enjoy each other's company in a more immture manner. Dealing with everyday life can be tough, and this will help take your mind off of the stress from work and other daily troubles. Don't be afraid to act like your five once in a while. There is a child hiding deep down inside all of us waiting to be left out. Embrace that child with your partner and take it easy for a while. True 'love' isn't always as serious as we may think it is. ................to be continued