We all wish for a partnership that lasts until the end of our lives. You can read here what the secret of a happy marriage is.
Happiness cannot be bought. But leaving it entirely to chance is unnecessary—especially when it comes to love. The following things will make your marriage last long.
- Together You Are Strong
Long before exciting world travels or nightly sex, one thing stands out in terms of happiness in a partnership: cohesion. Couples who function as a team experience greater satisfaction than others. Being able to rely on your partner in all situations fosters trust in the stability of a partnership. Long-term couples often report their positive quality as a team first. - Laughing Together and Showing Interest in Each Other
Laughing makes you happy—especially when you do it together. The online dating service ElitePartner surveyed 2,880 people in relationships about what makes them happy in their relationship. 84 percent of happy couples said they “often” or “very often” laugh together. Among dissatisfied couples, it was only 47 percent. Deep conversations go hand in hand with shared laughter. Two-thirds of happy couples often have meaningful conversations. - Giving Each Other Space
Speaking of space: Especially in romantic relationships, it is important to engage with your partner but also not neglect your own interests and friends. Three-quarters (76 percent) of happy couples said they often or very often spend individual time. One noticeable difference between happy and unhappy couples: 75 percent of happy couples keep in contact with their partner when they are out solo; only 46 percent of unhappy couples do so. A loving message, a sweet photo, or a brief call is important. “Those who find a good balance with their partner and give a sense of closeness in their absence create a strong foundation,” emphasizes Lisa Fischbach. - Sex is Not the Top Priority
Interestingly, according to the study, sex and compliments are not the top priorities for happy couples. Only 58 percent of happy couples said they regularly make time for sex and affection. When it comes to attentiveness and compliments, it was only 54 percent. Among the dissatisfied, even fewer: 27 percent and 25 percent respectively actively make time for love, sex, and affection. - Learning How to Argue
An argument is not just an argument. This is proven once again by the current study. Happy couples often argue without much drama. This means fewer arguments with quicker reconciliation. 40 percent of unhappy couples regularly experience friction and heated discussions, while among happy couples it was only 17 percent. Reconciliation comes quickly for only 40 percent of unhappy couples, whereas 80 percent of happy couples bury the hatchet swiftly. If the positive aspects in a partnership outweigh, the number of conflicts is not a measure of the quality of the relationship. However, if conflicts are carried out hurtfully with accusations or devaluations, they endanger the togetherness in the long run. By the way: One in five happy couples said they rarely or never celebrate their anniversary. So, satisfaction in the relationship cannot be measured by this.
