Tips to build a happy relationship...

I came across an article entitled "To Love and to Cherish" in StarSpecial this afternoon and i think it's very useful. So i'd like to post it here.

Tips to build a happy relationship:

1. Be willing to change.

2. Be honest to your partner.

3. Avoid competition between the two of you.

4. Both must complement each other.

5. Avoid being possessive and selfish.

6. Be kind, gentle, patient and loving.

7. Keep romance alive in your relationship.

8. Say sorry if you have made a mistake. (Removing your ego!!!)

9. Be supportive in whatever he or she does.

10. Have integrity and this will gain honour.

11. Be a good listener, pay attention and be open.

12. Give surprises as it adds tonic to the romance.

13. Cracking jokes helps to build cheerful relationship.

14. Never bring past problems and unpleasant incidents.

15. Develop compassion for your partner and yourself.

16. Know the likes and dislikes to shape the relationship.

17. Exercise sweetness of speech and never use harsh words.

18. Treat your partner the way you would like to be treated.

19. Leave little notes for him or her when you miss each other.

20. Express appreciation by saying thank you even for everyday things.

21. Practise forgiveness as sometimes mistakes are made unintentionally.

~Personally, i strongly agree with what the writer says here... How about you???