The INSIDER Summary:
- You don't have to pretend to like what your significant other does to be in love.
- You should be able to see things from their point of view and be able to have your own friends.
- These are the 8 things couples are doing to stay happy in love.
No, you don’t have to both unabashedly love the Packers, small batch whiskey or The Americans(but seriously, it’s so good) to be in a fulfilling relationship. But those couples who can’t get enough of each other? Well, they might not even realize it, but here are eight things they’re probably doing to keep those smiles on their faces.
When They’re Alone, They Listen to Each Other
Whether it’s an anecdote about a work email gone awry or an existential diatribe on string theory, happy couples listen to each other. Like really listen. They empathize and ask questions, even if it’s just about a silly typo in a subject line.
…But They Don’t Spend Every Waking Second Together
Even if they’re head-over-heels in love, sometimes some “me” time is necessary to recharge. And hey: A little absence makes the heart grow fonder. (Especially when that absence includes hanging out in PJs until 4 and watching The Devil Wears Prada.)
And They Have Their Own Friends
While having a bunch of mutual friends is great, couples that have their own friends establish independence outside the relationship. Getting into the needy zone can be toxic. (And Amy’s Tinder horror stories are always way more fun when it’s just the two of you.)
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