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 Lifetime Relationships!

Ever wonder what the best time to start a relationship is? A lot of research has been done on this topic.

Can you imagine being in a relationship with someone for 40 or 50 years? It's amazing! But, it can also be difficult unless you know exactly how to do it.

Here are 37 tips that will help you get the most out of your long-term relationships and maybe even make them last forever.

#1 – Get to know her friends. This is crucial that you get along with her friends and they actually like you. If they don't like you or she doesn't get along with them, she will eventually bring drama into the relationship.

#2 – Know her goals in life and support her in those endeavors. Be aware of what's going on in your partner's life so you can support her career, hobbies and anything else that she wants to do. Also, be open to helping with these things if possible. Remember if it helps her, it also helps the relationship because it shows that she has your support and you are not selfish with your time.

#3 – Don't do things that are going to cause her to feel like she has to prove herself in order for you to love her. This is absolutely the wrong way to go about things.

#4 – Don't bring up old issues that may be causing strain in your relationship. This could also cause strain in the relationship if it's one of the topics that is bringing pain into your intimate time together.

#5 – There are some people that you just don't click with no matter how hard you try! If this is the case, leave them alone! They probably have a close friend and having a relationship with those two people would not only be awkward but could also be painful.

#6 – You can't force someone to be with you. If your girlfriend wants to stay with her boyfriend, she will.

#7 – Don't make promises that you know you can't keep. Breaking a promise basically says that you don't have the integrity to keep your word and the trust of your partner.

#8 – Never bring up ex's in front of her or mention them at all if it's a bad relationship because there will be no point in bringing them up and saying "he used to be my boyfriend". She doesn't need to hear that information and it will only upset her.

#9 – Make sure everyone is on the same page in regards to finances. Some women will manipulate their boyfriends and tell them how if they spend money on something she wants that they don't have to spend it on her. You need to know what is going on with the finances of your relationship so there are no surprises.

#10 – Try not to make promises that you know you can't keep. Breaking any promise basically says that you don't have the integrity to keep your word and the trust of your partner.

#11 – Don't compare her with other women or think about other women. She's your girlfriend, nobody else's.

#12 – Don't make any assumptions about her feelings. If you really love her, then you need to be able to accept she could go through a phase if she is feeling blue and want to talk about it. Sometimes women will never tell you they are sad or angry because they think that makes us feel sorry for them and it's the wrong thing to do. It's your job as a man to keep an open mind and listen unless she tells you otherwise.

#13 – Don't ever put her down in front of someone else. If someone makes a joke about her, don't laugh or make eye contact with them. Let them know that you're not happy with their actions and that sort of behavior is unacceptable.

#14 – Be willing to compromise. Not everything will go your way, accept this fact and be willing to compromise when it is necessary.

#15 – Don't have the attitude that she is the only one for you or she's the only woman for you. She might not be for you at all and both of you could find someone else in more time than you think. Have a positive outlook on life even if it's just something small like walking outside or taking a walk around the block.

#16 – Keep an open mind in your relationship, don't get too attached to the relationship. Also, try not to make it a competition with her other boyfriends. Remember more than anything else, she only has two good relationships in her life and it's you and your friends that she can count on for support and advice. Other people mean nothing to her.

#17 – Commit to each other completely; don't hide things from one another. If you have been hiding something about yourselves from one another, this is where you need to tell your partner everything about yourself. This is how you build trust with them and it shows that they are important and trustworthy.

#18 – Be willing to listen. One of the biggest things you can do for your partner is to be available when it comes to listening. Women have been taught that they need to be able to talk about their feelings and emotions but men have not been encouraged the same way when they were growing up. If a woman needs you, she needs someone who is going to listen and understand them.

#19 – Be supportive of her decisions, even if you don't agree with them. If she wants to be in an open relationship because it fits her lifestyle, then support her in that as best as you can while being honest about your own feelings on it all at the same time.

#20 – Be open and honest about your feelings for her. Tell her when you are happy, upset, angry or in love. Just be honest. Women like honesty from their partners. Not only does it show that you trust them to the point where you feel comfortable enough to tell them how you truly feel, it also gives women the confidence to return the same sentiments if they start to feel the same way about you as well.

#21 – Be kind to her parents. It really shows a lot about your personality if you are kind to them and treat them the way you would treat your own parents. If they like you, then she will know that they have her best interest at heart and that is so important in a relationship.

#22 – Don't show any disrespect toward her family. Even if they did something to make you mad, it's important to talk about it after the moment has passed or better yet, discuss it before the moment comes up.

Conclusion

I really hope that you guys found this article helpful and I hope it encourages you to try something different and get closer to your girlfriend. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to comment below! Thanks for reading everyone!

-Joe Pardo.

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About the Author joepardo_ I am a 31 year old guy who loves to hang out with his friends, listen to good music and read about educational things like psychology and personal development.