When looking for a partner, many of us make the mistake of only seeing the physical qualities.
Though, it is important to be clear about what physical traits you desire; a relationship can be sustained only if the person you choose has the right qualities and not the right looks alone.
So, think carefully about what qualities are important to you before you take the plunge.
Here, I broadly list the qualities, which make any relationship succeed: 1.
Compatibility: It is the most crucial aspect in any relationship.
You have to connect with your partner.
Make sure that the most important choices in your life match with those of your partner.
It is important that you understand each other and are physically and emotionally compatible.
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Mutual trust and respect: In order to be able to spend a lifetime together, mutual trust is essential.
Respect your partner, and you can expect the same in return.
In addition, trust makes you share things openly, so that prevents issues from building up in your relationship.
3.
Sense of humor: With my experience, I have seen that this quality is very important in a relationship.
When the going gets tough in life, a good sense of humor takes you through rough situations smoothly.
It also helps to be around a fun, cheerful person.
4.
Maturity: A very difficult quality to judge, but it can take you very far especially when you have conflicts.
It takes a mature person to handle the tough, complicated issues that you are bound to face in your life together.
5.
Similar viewpoint: People say that opposites attract, but it is also true that likes sustain.
Once you have a family and have many roles to juggle, it helps to share similar views.
It is more practical and lets you connect well with each other.
Similar views right from career, children, finances and others help make things easier in life.
6.
Physical compatibility: This is a very important quality for couples to possess.
Couples who are physically incompatible can have a tumultuous relationship despite getting all other factors right.
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Honesty and truthfulness: It is important to be honest, fair, and truthful in your interaction with each other.
The foundation of any relationship is based on these crucial qualities, and if your partner lacks them then it is difficult to sustain the relationship.
I believe that, if you are able to find these good qualities in your partner, then you are in good hands for a lifetime.
Of course, each relationship is different; we do not know how things will play out in the future.
This is as far as we can go in ensuring a loving, compatible relationship among life partners.
Do fine-tune these qualities according to your own needs.
Make sure your decision is very careful before you plunge into a lifelong commitment.