8 Simple Secrets to Maintaining Lasting Happiness

When we are in love, we all want to know whether this relationship can last or not. Although it is impossible to predict with certainty, there are always ways to make the love of both always happy and can go further.

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is co-founder of a non-commercial think tank that draws on research and suggests ways to maintain lasting relationships.

1. How to deal with stressful situations

Sometimes we will have to face unexpected situations. It can be a trivial, insignificant thing but it can also be a serious problem. A good future relationship is that both parties must compensate each other.

Because if one person is panicking and anxious and the other is also caught up in that spiral, the problem will never be resolved and arguments will break out. If one of you always knows how to calm the other down and solve things together, that is definitely a good sign.

2. Think about your other half

You and your partner are both adults, with your own preferences and opinions. There are couples who agree, but not all are so lucky. The key is to never make decisions for both of you, even if you think you know what the other person is thinking.

Asking questions and waiting for answers is the wisest way in any situation to keep a relationship healthy and harmonious. It is also a sign of a relationship with a long-lasting future.

3. How to make a request

Never expect your partner to read your mind. Be open and honest with your partner about your feelings, otherwise they will never understand what you are going through.

But please remember, expressing your feelings is your business, and how you react depends on the other person, so sometimes don't expect too much that people will change for you.

4. How to share future plans

Your goals, desires, and aspirations in life are not the same. If you are planning to pursue your career until you are 40, but your partner is hoping to have a home with children as soon as possible, then you will need to discuss and find the most appropriate way to satisfy both of your wishes.

5. How to care about love and friendship

Friends are an important part of everyone’s life. That’s why we should treat our partner’s friends well, even if we don’t like them very much. Respect them like you would your partner’s family, because it shows maturity and care for your partner.

6. How to treat your partner's relatives

Family is probably more important than friends in everyone’s life. That is why good relationships with your partner’s family are key to your relationship.

If you constantly quarrel with your lover's parents, you will certainly have many conflicts with your lover as well.

7. How to compliment the other person

There is nothing worse than success going unrecognized, especially without receiving any wishes from the people you love.

Most harmonious couples inspire each other to continue to conquer new goals, instead of being indifferent or even criticizing their other half's success.

8. How to compromise

Giving in is sometimes good, to avoid unnecessary conflicts. But constantly letting yourself be at a disadvantage, letting the other side dominate too much, will bring unpredictable consequences.

Sometimes you don't need to receive anything in return, but still make compromises to remind your partner how to behave appropriately.