12 PRINCIPLES FOR LASTING RELATIONSHIPS

How do we make the best of the love in our lives, especially as it pertains to romantic relationships?

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We’ve distilled all of that wisdom into what we think is a practical guide for couples to help create a lasting, loving relationship.

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MAKE QUALITY TIME A PRIORITY

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This helps us avoid looking to our partner to “fix” us, and it helps us avoid playing the blame game.

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COMPATIBILITY MATTERS BUT ACTION MATTERS MOST

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The key to this is understanding your partner’s love language.

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12 PRINCIPLES FOR LASTING RELATIONSHIPS

How do we make the best of the love in our lives, especially as it pertains to romantic relationships?

We’ve distilled all of that wisdom into what we think is a practical guide for couples to help create a lasting, loving relationship.

MAKE QUALITY TIME A PRIORITY

One of the keys is spending time together and genuinely connecting.

This helps us avoid looking to our partner to “fix” us, and it helps us avoid playing the blame game.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN NEEDS

COMPATIBILITY MATTERS BUT ACTION MATTERS MOST

Effort is the most vital principle of making a relationship work.

The key to this is understanding your partner’s love language.

EXPRESS LOVE DAILY

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