8 Essential Ingredients Building One [Video]

A thriving relationship doesn’t just happen—it’s built on key ingredients that make it strong and lasting.

Whether you’re looking for the ingredients of a healthy relationship or just some good relationship advice, understanding what truly makes a bond work is essential for creating a happy, healthy connection with your partner.

KEY POINTS

A couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary was asked to share the secret to their enduring, happy marriage. The elderly husband replied, “It’s simple. Over the years, I made all the big decisions, and my wife made all the little decisions.” He paused and added with a twinkle in his eye, “So far, there haven’t been any big decisions.”

That’s the secret sauce: Humor.

That anecdote recently popped to mind when my adult children asked me: What’s your best relationship advice?

Humor has always been high on my list. Numerous studies reinforce this by confirming that couples who laugh together report greater relationship satisfaction and stronger bonds.

Even more, humor is a powerful …