Do you think these are the 10 best qualities that make a relationship work?

1. Love and Friendship

Love is certainly the most beautiful thing about a relationship. To know what it feels like to love someone and be loved in return regardless of what you've done or said or the mistakes you've made, can really give you peace of mind.

Being loved just for being you makes you appreciate life better and no matter what happens from day to day, you know you're going to be fine at the end because there's someone waiting for you who loves you unconditionally and without reservation.

The presence of love in your relationship does not mean that there will be no problems in your relationship? Of course there will be, but even when you fight it's because you love each other. So love will equally make you kiss and make up after a fight.

The secret to making a relationship work is the understanding that every action is governed by the love you have for each other and also because you are friends. This will make you and your partner better able to compromise and live together in harmony.

We play many strings in the orchestra of life,

But friendship is the only string we play

In symphony.

It's a fact that you need to be friends before you can become lovers. It's even better if you were best friends first then lovers. That will probably make you treat each other as equals in all aspects of life and trust and lean on each other, especially when the going gets tough. Love is that tough quality that keeps a relationship going when the going gets tough.

2. Compatibility

To be compatible means to be able to exist together in harmony. However, for you and your partner to be able to exist together or complement each other, you need three major characteristics:

(a) Contentment and enjoyment in each other's company.

(b) Sharing each other's goals and aspirations.

(c) Acting responsibly towards each other.

If you are content with each other and love your life together, you'll love doing things together which you both enjoy. You will also share responsibilities like paying the bills and household chores so that one person does not become angry and resentful when they feel like they are running the household alone. You will share the same goals so that you may both work together to achieve them.

In other words, if you love spending time with each other, having fun together and being there for each other when the going gets tough, you are definitely compatible. Why delay your wedding?

Compatibility does not only mean smiling when she's smiling,

Or crying when she's crying,

It also means giving her a shoulder to lean on,

And kissing her tears away.

Do you think these are the 10 best qualities that make a relationship work?city opera

aww... that's so sweet. you really understand whats needed in a relationship and whats wanted. wow...... i cant get over the fact your so sensitive. Your one lucky person and are probably in a really great relationship. congratulations. my best wishes go out to you.

Do you think these are the 10 best qualities that make a relationship work?performing shows opera theater

Barf.
Uh, I can count higher than two.
These are not in order of importance.....

1. Trust

2. Love

3. Compassion

4. Communication

5. Compromise

6. Time

7. Patience

8. Loyalty

9. Attention

10. Honesty
You can find someone with all of that :O?
I didn't count 10!!

In my humble opinion the list can be shorter than 10;

1) Love.

2) Trust.

3) Honesty.

4) Openess.

5) Ability to listen - even when words are not spoken.

6) Always being there when needed.

Easy :D
I certainly agree with you. You mentionned everything in here.

I wish it would be the same way in differents countries.. I've got a friend whose been forced to mary a guy she doesn't even love because of her country's custums. :-( I feel proud and very happy to be french as we are independant. We are very lucky to be able to know what is it to share love.

By the way, I love the expression:" kissing the tears away".
Yes, I do think so. That was very nice, touching.
Great one Suzy!!! Thanks so much.
Attraction

Love

Respect....you cannot truly love a person you don't respect.

Friendship

Compatibility

Loyalty

Honesty

Compassion
I don't get it. Maybe that's why I've never been able to have a long lasting relationship. After reading all of that, I know I never will!
Again, a lovely sentiment. It has been too many years since I have had someone to kiss my tears away. What a nice ending.
1) Respect - without it you cannot have any of the others!

2) Love - without it you are complacent.

3) Communication - without it you have conflict.

4) Trust - without it you will be unhappy.

5) Similar ethics, morals and values - without these, it is difficult to come to mutual decisions.

Most of all, put God first, your spouse next, your kids next, friends and family next, others next and then yourself. Jobs and possessions come in last!
I agree with all and would like to add feelings of safety and security
Beautiful Suzie. Too bad more people don't realize it only works applied 24/7.
Suzie - this is beautiful - however, you said 10 best things! Do you have 8 more to tell us about! Just a thought! Seriously you have covered all the main ingredients for a successful relationship! Honesty, trust, compassion and empathy are a few I would add. Hugs CJ +a star for you!
Lovely.My eyes filled up.
So true you lovely person!
This is good !
Making a relationship work ? In my experience my longest relationship is 43 years so I think I must be doing something right. This is working for me, it might for you too.

1. Love and respect for each other, treat your partner the same way as you expect to be treated

2. Loyalty, trustworthy, and reliability

3. Honesty at all times, lies will find you out and end your relationship.Remember there is always an answer together.

4. Space in your life to do your own thing and pursue your own interests regularly, don't question but be interested.

5. Maintaining your past friendships and keeping in touch.

6. Family ties strengthened and regular contact with both sides of the family.

7. NO room for jealousy, if your partner has a few admirers, isn't that a good reflection on yourself for a good choice.

8. Talk often. Communication is the best thing, if you have any worries, anything that is bothering you, beit people or things, money,whatever it is,find a solution together, if not seek professional help.Everyone has different needs, compromise if you cannot reach agreement

9. Always find time for those special intimate moments, courting all over again and always keep your relationship alive by surprize gifts and trips away.

10. Don't let youself go, be at your best at all times, never run your partner down in company, even if its only a joke !