We all know this, but what you might not know is that even the smallest things make a big difference.
- Couples who make important decisions or argue not through texting but by actually talking are better off. Who woulda thought?
- People in successful relationships just talk to each other a whole lot, i.e., five hours more a week than those in less happy relationships.
- It's OK to get mad at each other (duh), but those who are honest about their feelings from the start of a relationship are better off long-term.
- Happy couples try to defuse tension and fights by showing humor or affection or by compromising. Unhappy couples? They criticize, roll their eyes, and name call. Not good.
