We don’t mean to say that there are not other things that are important that help massively to the success of a relationship but we feel this very simple focus in attitude is perhaps the Master Key.

We are both happy to admit that we are a bit crazy when it comes to discussing and studying about what makes a relationship successful, otherwise we wouldn’t write this blog and the other blogs that we own and write on. We don’t pretend to be perfect in our own relationship but what we feel we are perfect with is our ability, willingness and openness to always try to make it work, to see the other person’s view and adapt and be flexible with our own view.

This leads us to what we think is the master key to a successful relationship, the one view you can take that will transform everything that happens in your relationship and if both of you can do this, honestly, without ego then you will be astounded at the result…so what is it, ok we will tell you.

Make the other person feel like the most important person in the world

Now we know that might sound too simple and you might think “Duh, well that’s obvious” but if we are honest about it how many times do you actually think this way, how often do you actually do things to make your loved one actually feel this. We are not just talking about buying shiny gifts for each other and having a romantic meal out or even a holiday. This is about maintaining that attitude everyday, in everyday life, even when things are not good or you feel bored, tired, frustrated with work.

The point of this statement is about not taking each other for granted, not to become complacent in your relationship with each other. It is about appreciating each other everyday and being grateful that you have found each other and can share a life together and be there for each other no matter what happens. When you treat your partner like the most important person in your world you will find that you will get the same back. This is not an exchange this is just about the simple law of  ”The love you get is equal to the love you give”

The Love you get is equal to the Love you give

When it comes down to it life here is very simple and that is everybody wants to love and be loved in some way. The problem is that once we are in a relationship we can often lose our way, we let our ego take over sometimes and we we forget what the point of it all really is. So having an attitude of “You are the most important person in the world” and actually doing things to support and show that, no matter whether they are large or small keeps us grounded and anchored to what is really important and why we are in a relationship in the first place.

Yes it may sound simplistic but very often the simple things in life hold the most power and truth. It is only our minds that over complicate things because love is very pure and is not complicated at all. The key to a successful relationship is to remember this and hold it in focus everyday.

With Love, Hope and Inspiration

Find out our one of our keys to making a long distance relationship work in this post  Intercultural and Long Distance relationships take action