10 Secrets to a Good Relationship

Both partners emotionally commit to the relationship and continually profess their love.
Be vulnerable with each other and develop a united front.
Maintain your own identities and goals by taking time alone.
Make clear agreements with each other and keep them. Control yourselves, not each other.
Don’t expect your mate to be perfect, but do set boundaries against bad behavior.
Accept each others’ differences and understand your partner’s weaknesses without personalizing them.
Set common goals.
Openly communicate and require the same from your mate.
Resolve issues as soon as they arise.
Keep the power in the relationship equal.