Things Couples That Actually Stay Together For Life Do Differently

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They know that arguments are natural and don't end it all.

Strong couples understand that if you've got a house and a light bulb goes out, you fix the light bulb — you don't sell the entire house.

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They can never overstate how much they love someone.

If you love him or her with the intensity that you need to in order to spend a lifetime together, make sure he or she knows it.

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Their family is their partner's family, and vice versa.

If you don't think so, just imagine the tension when you're with with someone who your parents/aunt/uncle/friends/brother/sister openly dislike.

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Happy couples keep their private life private.

It doesn't take more than 30 seconds of scrolling through Facebook to spot more than one person's relationship issues.

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They don't let things get stale.

That's why it is important to stay spontaneous and keep the fire burning. Plan a date night, get in the car and pick a town for a weekend away;

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They're punctual.

Just because you're not picking someone up for dates anymore doesn't mean you can be late.

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They pick up the slack when their partner is overwhelmed.

Life can get busy, work can be stressful and people can get overwhelmed. That's why it's important to blur the lines of gender roles in a relationship.

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They take care of their partner when they're sick.

Cancel your dinner plans, go to the store for medicine and do whatever it takes to make him or her feel better.

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They ask how their partner's day was.

When everyone gets home at the end of the day, ask 'How was your day?' Let them vent. When they're done, they should know to ask you the same, so you can vent.

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