50 Things You Need to Do For a Relationship to Last

Keeping a relationship alive and well over the years is easier said than done. But like any other living, breathing thing, it takes a whole lot of attention and effort to be successful. In order for a relationship to last, it's not enough to simply know the requirements. More importantly, you and your partner both need to live by them on a daily basis. The second you stop trying, the sooner you're bound for trouble. So, if you want your relationship to last, here are 50 things you need to do and remember all the time.

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Don't let date nights become less of a priority.
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Don't let date nights become less of a priority.

02
Always remind your partner how much you love them — even if they already know.
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Always remind your partner how much you love them — even if they already know.

03
Remain interested in each other's lives.
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Remain interested in each other's lives.

04
Continue to show appreciation for one another.
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Continue to show appreciation for one another.

05
Never half-ass your relationship; give your best at all times.
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Never half-ass your relationship; give your best at all times.

06
Don't stop flirting with each other.
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Don't stop flirting with each other.

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Don't hold things in or else you'll build up resentment.
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Don't hold things in or else you'll build up resentment.

09
Hold yourself accountable for your mistakes instead of blaming your partner.
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Hold yourself accountable for your mistakes instead of blaming your partner.

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Never stop showing affection.
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Never stop showing affection.

12
Let the little things go.
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Let the little things go.

13
Keep celebrating anniversaries, personal accomplishments, and milestones.
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Keep celebrating anniversaries, personal accomplishments, and milestones.

15
Offer to help without them having to ask you.
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Offer to help without them having to ask you.

16
Don't lose sight of why you're together.
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Don't lose sight of why you're together.

17
Find new interests or activities you can both share.
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Find new interests or activities you can both share.

18
Keep checking in with one another so you don't wake up and feel like strangers one day.
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Keep checking in with one another so you don't wake up and feel like strangers one day.

19
Never allow your partner to feel like they're alone.
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Never allow your partner to feel like they're alone.

20
Prevent reoccurring problems by solving issues as they arise.
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Prevent reoccurring problems by solving issues as they arise.

22
Keep making each other smile on a daily basis.
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Keep making each other smile on a daily basis.

23
Encourage each other to spend some time outside of the relationship.
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Encourage each other to spend some time outside of the relationship.

24
Don't hold grudges.
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Don't hold grudges.

25
Don't stop wooing each other.
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Don't stop wooing each other.

26
Always remember what you promised each other in the beginning.
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Always remember what you promised each other in the beginning.

27
Don't fall back on any promises you make.
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Don't fall back on any promises you make.

29
Don't stop doing sweet things for each other.
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Don't stop doing sweet things for each other.

30
Don't forget about romance.
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Don't forget about romance.

31
Be on the lookout for your next adventure together.
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Be on the lookout for your next adventure together.

32
Ask yourself if it's really worth fighting over.
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Ask yourself if it's really worth fighting over.

33
Always treat each other with respect.
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Always treat each other with respect.

34
Don't forget to stay friends.
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Don't forget to stay friends.

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Keep things playful and save the serious stuff for when it's absolutely necessary.
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Keep things playful and save the serious stuff for when it's absolutely necessary.

37
Don't be stubborn; be open to what they have to say.
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Don't be stubborn; be open to what they have to say.

38
Be each other's biggest cheerleaders, not critics.
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Be each other's biggest cheerleaders, not critics.

39
Find new ways to surprise each other.
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Find new ways to surprise each other.

40
Don't stop communicating.
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Don't stop communicating.

41
Never let your partner feel like they're being ignored; be a good listener.
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Never let your partner feel like they're being ignored; be a good listener.

43
Explore new ways to spend quality time together.
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Explore new ways to spend quality time together.

44
Always remember to reciprocate, whether it's love or sacrifices.
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Always remember to reciprocate, whether it's love or sacrifices.

45
Try to break routine and keep things fresh.
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Try to break routine and keep things fresh.

46
Have as much fun together as possible.
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Have as much fun together as possible.

47
Be patient with one another.
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Be patient with one another.

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Do your best to bring them back up in times of sadness.
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Do your best to bring them back up in times of sadness.

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