Ever wondered what makes a relationship strong enough to last a lifetime? It cannot be just love! Other elements like hard work is needed for a satisfying, joyous and healthy relationship.

The married couples in our social circle are the ones who teach us about relationship beyond just love and it is only fair that we thank them for the lessons they have taught us. Movies and dramas often have stories that centralise around love for a happy ending and this has caused us to have the inception that loving a person endlessly is what you need for a relationship to be strong.

But here is the thing! In reality relationships require a lot of effort and it can’t be just occasional surprises. It has to be consistent and regular effort. Don’t the old couples make you wonder about how they are able to stay with each other for such a long time and still be in love? It is through them that we learn how happy and steady relationships can exist with a matter of hard work. Relationships last because of the core elements such as acceptance, trust and tolerance.

The elements that had been mentioned here are the basis of every relationship but the real question that we should ask is, are we in a strong relationship at the moment? Each individual’s love story is different from another and there is no way that you could compare your relationship with another person. The truth is, you could come across myriads of articles on social media and other sharing platforms. However, more than just being aware of the elements of a relationship, we need to show it in our actions. The strength of your relationship is dependent on the way you wish to take roles in the relationship and how strongly you desire to make sure that your relationship last forever.

If this scares you, fear not! If the older couples made it, so will you! Keep your hopes up high and work towards what your heart desires.