Secrets to healthy Relationship

While it's true that it takes two persons in love, who trust and respect each other, to make a happy relationship, science has proved that it takes something more than love and companionship to make a relationship long-lasting.

1) Don't rush into things: The longer couples date before marriage, the greater their odds of staying together. (But there is no gurantee that they would stay)

2) Avoid expensive weddings: The duration of marriage is inversely proportional to money spent on the wedding. Debt stress is a common post-wedding phenomenon that usually eats into a relationship.

3) Cuddle up together: Couples who sleep close together are way more happier than those who don't.

4) Say "thank you": Being appreciative of the other's efforts and struggles tend to be more successful. It leads to an understanding, caring and responsive atmosphere in the relationship.

5) Be honest

6) Small gestures count : Like tight hug, a kiss, a cup of tea or an unexpected gift

7) Marriage not the only key to happiness: Cohabiting couples share the same advantage as married ones.

8) Long-distance relationships do work: These couples are likely to have deep bonding than those who are physically closer.

9) Look for a partner, not a soul mate

10) Having kids is not a compulsion: Have kids only if you think you can devote time to their upbringing and share the responsibilities with your partner.

11) Be kind: Long-lasting relationships require two essential traits: kindness and generosity.

12) Share your experiences: Going for a walk, exploring new places together or dining at new restaurants can make couples more understanding of each other.

13) Work on positive interactions: Giving compliments or showing appreciation towards the actions of your partner is important.

14) Share your laughter: Giggling in tandem is an indicator of the relationship's well being.

15) Talk as much as possible: At least 5 or more hours a week.

16) Stay fit: Being physically unfit put pressure on a relationship.

17) Give up texting

18) Drink like your partner: Its important that both partners drink in equal amounts or don't drink at all.

19) Surround yourself with happy couples

20) Be sexually active

21) Limit your friendship: couples who have a lot of mutual friends are more likely to break up, while couples whose friend circles don't overlap much stay together longer.

22) Sleep like a baby : sound sleep and happy relationship are directly proportional.

23) Share your chores : Share your responsibility.

24) Have similar spending habbits.

Easy to say - Difficult to practise.