Relationship Advice from 500 Years

Scoreboards are for sports games, not marriages.

Laughing together goes a long way to smooth the inevitable bumps in the road.

I'm 99 and still courting my wife! Marriages don't get boring, you stop trying.

Take out the trash, refill the soap dispenser, put away the toys. Tiny acts of love and respect add up over time.

Don't delay difficult conversations.

This is part of the fundamental balance and tension of life. The joy of love comes in the same package as the pain of loss.

When facing a challenge, face it together.

Sometimes it will be 90/10, sometimes it will be 10/90. All that matters is that it adds up to 100.

Marriage should not be the end of individuality.

We can always use more love.

Minor issues become major issues over time. Furthermore, most minor issues that persist or repeat are a result of a more fundamental issue with the foundation. Address those swiftly, as they won't repair themselves.

Nothing good has ever come from shouting.

The mutual desire for improvement is what builds a lifelong bond.

Make a list of your daily needs to feel good. Make sure you and your partner are able to accomplish that list.

Stubborn pride is the downfall of relationships.

If you are struggling to apologize, go for a short walk, breathe, and try again. It's (almost) always worth it.

If there's something bothering you, ask whether it will matter in one month. If not, let it go right now.

It's a simple reminder of your love that goes a long way.

Create ripples that last.

Remember that when the two feel in conflict.

You'll forget about it, but they won't.

A note under the pillow, a surprise bouquet, a peck on the cheek. Romance never goes out of style.

Know that your love will be tested, but that each test has the potential to leave it stronger.

Allow each other the space to lead within different domains in your relationship.

Forget the approval of others. You won't be able to make everyone happy. Accept that and embrace each other.

There has never been a perfect relationship, but there have been many wonderful ones.

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