'The 60/40 rule': 28 Happily Married Couples Share the Secrets to a Healthy, Long-Lasting Relationship

In some cultures, going to a marriage counselor is a MUST before getting married. Imagine, you're dating a guy and you love him. He's your best friend and you can't imagine your life without him, so when he asks you to marry him, you say yes–OF COURSE. But between the engagement and the actual wedding, there are a lot of things to consider about not only your relationship but your partnership with this one person for the rest of your life. No pressure, right?

Marriage is more than just a cute boyfriend or a fun date night. Marriage is a lifetime of partnership where you work through life's problems as a team, riding the highs and lows of existence as a duo. Funnily enough, a lot of people don't even really think about the ways to have a successful marriage before getting married, which can lead to troubles down the line. So what do successfully married people think? What are the secrets to a long-lasting, healthy marriage and how can we have the same thing with our boo?

Keep scrolling to reveal the truest shreds of advice from real people who will probably never need a marriage counselor.

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