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What does one do to make sure a relationship works?

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[leafonthewind]

You've got some good advice here already but I'd like to add a couple things from a married man's perspective.

First thing - communicate. I've seen way too many relationships fail or not even get started in the first place because people didn't talk to each other about their problems. I mean, I'm not saying those talks always have to be pleasant and fun, just make sure you have them.

Second thing goes with the first thing, and that's compromise. You may think you're right, you may think you're absolutely right beyond a shadow of a gorram doubt, but you've still got to learn to bend.

[radiantcourage.livejournal.com]

I was kinda hoping for some advice from a married man, so thank you!

I'll definitely do my best to keep the line of communication open in between us. I think that since I was able to tell him about a pretty dark time in my life that I'm not as worried about sharing other stuff with him.

Yeah... I usually am willing to jump through hoops for my friends, so a boyfriend's the same way, isn't it?