We were friends first before we began dating all those years ago so I really think that sealed the deal for us. Also, whoever spoke about communicating and lots of it, I totally agree with - it's always important to talk about your feelings openly and honestly with one another, you can't bottle it all up inside. On a romantic note, we always put aside time for one another before bed, no computers, video games, movies, nothing where we won't be completely focused on each other for that little bit of time. We always say good night and I love you before bed, little kisses, things like that. It's the little things that matter, you don't always have to make a grand gesture.

I used to read a relationship forum and there were so many women who were complaining that their OH wasn't romantic enough. I felt the same way, yet didn't verbalize it, until I thought, why not take matters into my own hands. I planned a truly romantic night and he was so appreciative of it. I wouldn't expect it back but just the happiness on his face was so worth it. Heck, I had so much fun planning it that it was far better than receiving it.

My DH and I have been together for 9.5 years. (10 Years Dec 26th.)

I think there are a few things that work out for us:

#1 - My DH is my very best friend in the world. There is no one else I'd rather spend time with over DH and I think begin such good friends really helps.

#2 - I also think the fact that we are not exactly alike also helps. We have similar hobbies but then we also have separate ones as well which makes things interesting.

#3 - Knowing that you do not have to have the last word every time also helps. Since we know when to walk away from a situation for the most part, that keeps the peace. If he is mad, he'll go play Heroclix and if I am mad, I go read in the bath tub. It works out well and we both have our happy place. LOL

Congrats on the anniversary!!!

Ive been with my hubby for 7 years now, not a day goes by that we dont have a laugh together!
Honesty, trust and communication are the key things i think! Never take each other for granted. He has his nights out with friends and i have mine.
Hes like my hubby and best friend rolled into 1!-Perfect! ( although i wouldnt tell him that!!!!) x

Forgot to add, weve never argued! not once!!!

I haven't been with my OH as long as any of you, it's 2 years next month (officially).

He is my soulmate, I know he is But theres a few things I think help make our relationship better than it would be without them...

First of all, we NEVER go to bed mad with each other. If we have a fight we always like to make it up before we go to sleep. Sounds silly, but it works.

We are like best friends. We do pretty much everything together. We have the same sense of humour, and laugh A LOT. We're like 14 year olds still lol.

But on the same hand, we both have our own lives too. I have a couple of friends here, and so does he.

And if theres ANY problems or worries we have, we always sit down and talk them through.

I guess thats it! lol

xxx

We've been together since we were both 19, so for 15 years (gulp!). I would say sharing a similar sense of humour is really important. But more importantly, being able to take a step back from any quarrels you may have and trying to look at them with an outsiders eyes. When a couple fights they usually say all kinds of stuff that they would never, ever in a million trillion years say to anybody else, even if they thought it. It's about respect. Of course, we all lose our temper but if you can look back and rationalise on a a row, and ultimately say sorry and mean it (either of the partnership I mean), that's important.

snuggle sessions. i would die without them.

we are into our 11 years of mariage

since first January 2008 we have each a journal where we wrote each other each night and the following morning we read (privatly ) what the other went through that day ...or if something happen like a argument during the day or completly the opposite something great happen ...i can see and he can see by reading it how we felt or see the situation...
i love my husband

I second all that!!!!

Well myself and dh have been together 20 years this October I can barely believe it my self, I have no idea what our secret is apart from friendship I think (and abit of lust ), he is the person I want to telephone when I hear some news and as hes working away at the minute thats hard but it keeps it fresh too

Well done on 10 years!