Long Term Relationship Advice and Tips

Being in a relationship is never easy but it becomes easier when both parties are willing to commit and of course when both are willing to give 100% of their love and trust to each other.
The most important long term relationship advice that I've ever heard is to build a strong foundation of friendship.
It's great to have a lover and friend in one person, makes life much easier and sweeter.
Be kind and do stuff for each other.
Also, when you are able to build a friendship with your partner, you get more comfortable and you are not terrified to let your guards down.
The next important long term relationship advice I can give you is effective communication.
Learn how to listen to your partner's needs and demands and sometimes you really have to read between the lines.
A relationship will die sooner than you think if both parties can't find a way on how to openly and honestly communicate their feelings to one another.
Be honest all the time, say what you mean and mean what you say.
Easier said than done but it's very important for you to master this.
Try not to be offensive when you want to open up some issues to your special someone.
Always do it in a respectful and yet assertive manner.
Another long term relationship advice I can give you is to learn how to differentiate constructive and destructive jealousy.
Think about this- if you do not trust your partner right at the start of the relationship, is there a need for you to continue? You can't let jealousy ruin a very beautiful relationship.
You can't let it distract you from having the happy relationship that you want.
If you let jealousy crawl up on you, it will consume you and before you know it, you and your partner are already headed to splitsville.
Keep in mind that a long term relationship is always built on love, trust, honesty, kindness and commitment.