Summary: 1. Choosing Commitment Love isn’t just about feelings. It’s a decision. A commitment to put your relationship above everything else gives you an immediate edge. While commitment isn’t as “sexy” a concept as romance or passion, it is undeniably the sturdy foundation for lasting relationships. 2. Making No Room for Self-Centeredness Unlike your job, your relationship decisions are not made in the boardroom where you have to constantly fight for your position or promotion. 3. Practice Honest Communication Admit it – we’re easily irritated when our partner doesn’t get it. We would assume that after being in the relationship for so long, our partner would just pick up on unspoken signs that we’re tired, irritated or hurt. If your partner isn’t Professor X or Jean Gray from the X-Men, then that could not be further from the truth. 4. Show Appreciation and Give Thanks One of the basic human desires is to be appreciated. Many couples agree that they can always do with a little bit more affirmation from their partners and they also agree that they can afford to develop a habit of showing more appreciation too. 5. Don’t Just Reminisce about Old Memories, Create New Ones Studies have shown that boredom can inflict harm on relationships. So be proactive about adding some color to your love life! 6. Apologize and Forgive Forgiving is an act that liberates you from anger, so seeking fo
