5 CRUCIAL Traits All Successful, Long-Lasting Couples Have In Common

Here are those 5 characteristics:

1. Togetherness:

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Two become one without losing the individual identities of each other. In a successful marriage, it is not you and me, it is WE!

2. Truthfulness: 

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Couples talk about anything and everything. In successful marriage there are no sacred cows — no secrets.

3. Respect: 

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Couples understand that you do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Successful love and marriage is about mutual love and respect.

4. Tactile Communication: 

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Touching each other multiple times per day is the norm. In successful marriage, touching says, "I love you so much I simply must touch you."

5. Surprise: 

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Love is enhanced by variety and spice. Successful marriage is exciting, never boring, and full of unpredictable things.