What is love?
And, more importantly, how do we make that beautiful feeling last forever?
Well, Retirementmove.co.uk may just have the answer for us.
Their researchers sat down with 2,000 people over the age of 50-years-old, to ask them that very question.
And their answers were absolutely ADORABLE!
From never taking one another for granted, to saying ‘I love you’ at least nine times a week, there are plenty of easy-to-follow tips on the list.
Throw in the idea that we should kiss at least seven times a week to keep the passion alive, and it seems as if these guys know exactly what they’re talking about.
Are you ready to listen to your elders?
Here are the top 50 ways to ensure your love lasts a lifetime:
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Supporting each other through tough times
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Building a home together
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Not taking each other for granted
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Missing your partner when they are away
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Remembering the little things
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Not being afraid to show weakness
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Being ‘in tune’ with each other
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When you can comfortably sit in silence
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Agreeing to disagree sometimes
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Knowing when something is wrong
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Holding hands while in your fifties and later
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Wanting them to let you know they arrived safely after a long journey
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Being able to confide in them about anything
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Valuing your partner’s needs over your own
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Laughing at each other’s jokes – even if not funny
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Going for a long walk together
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Worrying for their safety when they go on a night out/away
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Making tea/coffee for each other
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Feeling comfortable discussing medical or health issues
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Remembering life is for living
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Encouraging your partner in their career
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Supporting each other when parenting
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Not having to dress to impress them
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Knowing when to bite your tongue
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Having adventures together
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Suffering no embarrassment at total nudity with each other
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Encouraging silliness in each other
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Arranging surprise breaks away
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Cooking a nice mid-week dinner
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Feeling a sense of pride at how your partner conducts themselves
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Sitting through television/films you hate but partner likes
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Being able to insult them without them taking it personally
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Tidying up after yourself
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Getting on with your in-laws no matter how difficult
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Bringing home food (or cake) without being asked
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Sharing your last Rolo
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Being able to talk absolute gibberish
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Not minding them looking at other men/women
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Not being grossed out/ put off by anything they do
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Recording your favourite programme for you
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Admitting when you’re rubbish at DIY
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Finishing each other’s sentences
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Knowing what to order at the bar without asking
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Boasting to other people about your partner’s achievements
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Giving your partner control of the television
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Watching soaps together
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Getting up early to sort out the kids
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Getting nice presents especially jewellery
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Liking each other’s’ friends
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Hating the same things
Ah, bringing home food; that’s a VERY important tip, if you ask us!
The tips are all very sweet - and small enough to be integrated into everyday life.
It seems as if everlasting love isn’t about making huge gestures, or buying over-the-top presents.
Instead, it’s about shared experiences; from joyful adventures, to watching a TV show, to supporting each other through the dark times, love is about so much more than passion.
It’s about friendship, companionship, and forging a very special team of two!
Which of these tips is your favourite?
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