Does it really come down to just 6 crucial things? Well, the Huffington Post thinks so!
It’s usually pretty obvious if you have a total dud on your hands, but knowing you have a keeper is a little different. After consulting with marriage therapists from all over the country, they agreed upon these 6 key items:
6. You’re proud to call them your partner, and they’re proud to call you their’s!
5. Your friends approve.
4. You’re on the same team: When you fight, it’s a healthy fight. No one’s ego gets in the way and each of you are willing to admit when you’re wrong.
3. You have an open line of communication– at all times: You keep in touch with each other throughout the day, are listening intently to your partner in conversation, and talk through conflict.
2. You’re the real ‘you’: You don’t feel like you have to put up a facade. Sweatpants, retainer, no make-up, and you still feel comfortable in front of your partner? A+
1 They’re the first person you want to share news with, good or bad: Whatever the nature of the news, your partner is your sounding board. This means you feel safe sharing parts of yourself with them.
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