Relationship rules for successful love

• Trust your partner and your instincts, even if others say otherwise
• Never shy away from positive criticism. As long as you say it in a constructive manner, it’ll help your partner become a better person.
• Be the shoulder to lean on, no matter what. Tough times are the most testing phases of a relationship.
• Stand by your partner, and when the storm ends, love will shine brighter
• Date each other even if you’ve been together for years. It keeps the love alive
• Compliment your partner, even if it’s a regular chore or habit. Compliments are the best way to thank a special someone for the effort they’ve taken for you, however small it may be.
• Try your best to love your partner unconditionally even if it seems hard not to be selfish
• End an argument as soon as possible, even if hugging your partner is the last thing on your mind.
• Communicate with each other and grow together in love, but never grow apart with lack of communication as the years pass by
• Learn to give space to each other to become better individuals. Even the closest of relationships need some alone time to miss each other now and then
• Never take each other for granted. This is the easiest way to fall prey to affairs and arguments
• Say a white lie when you need to, especially if it’s a little lie that won’t change your relationship, but will make your partner feel happy
• Look sexy for each other, and that includes a flat tummy. Just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean you should let yourself go and look shabby.
• Celebrate the special days. Birthdays and anniversaries may repeat itself too many times, but it’s these milestones that create memories.
• Learn to forgive without holding grudges. As hard as it may be, forgiveness is one of the qualities of true love that matters most in a relationship.
• Understand that your partner can have crushes on others too. It’s a difficult thought, but if you admire someone else, so can your partner.
• Behave like children now and then. A few pillow fights or cute wrestles can never hurt anyone. But it can help both of you enjoy the relationship.
• Be spontaneous with your affections. Don’t always wait for special occasions or moments to express your love. Spontaneous surprises are always happier than planned surprises.
• Whatever works! No relationship is alike. Instead of learning from someone else’s relationship, learn from your own relationship’s successes and failures.