Have you ever looked at a beautiful marriage proposal and wonder where does the love go a few years down the road? Why don’t marriages seem to last? What’s the secret to a love that lasts? These are some of the questions my husband, Gabriel and I have spent the better part of the last seven years pondering and researching. The answer we found is really interesting but simple.
The Secret to Love that Lasts
Life around us is sustained by laws. Gravity keeps us grounded, the law of aerodynamics allows planes to fly, up thrust makes it possible for boats to float. Trying to ignore or go against these laws usually ends in disaster. You wouldn’t try jumping out of a plane without a parachute, would you?
So what does any of this have to do with the secret to making love last or having a successful marriage, you ask? Well just like we follow and learn how to benefit from the laws of life, the same must be done for successful relationships. We can all agree that a love that lasts is needed for a successful marriage. So then our focus becomes how do we build a love that lasts? For love to last, you must know and commit to following the Laws of Love.
I can truly say, that the five laws of love have become a part of our everyday life and it has certainly kept our marriage bond strong in spite of life’s challenges.
The Five Laws of Love- The Secret to Love that Lasts
1. Priority: Marriage only works in first place
Marriages thrive when spouses commit to making each other and their relationship their first priority.
2. Pursuit: Continue to do the things that got you together
Deliberately set aside time, ask questions and romance each other. For marriage to thrive, the chase must continue. Play games, laugh out loud together, send each other love notes, flowers or a romantic card, just like you used to.
3. Partnership: Commit to being a team and view each other as equals.
Life throws a lot at you (job, kids, family etc) but having someone you can count on and walk beside makes it easier and worthwhile.
4.Purity: Don’t allow your relationship to become tainted by doubts and mistrust
Commit to being HOT: honest, open and transparent, with each other.
5. Purpose – Plan and build together
The couple that succeeds is the couple who’s progressively realizing a worthy ideal. They’re the couple that says, “We’re going to do this” and then begins to work towards that goal. So dream big, build small and spend time together accomplishing and celebrating your mutual and personal goals.
Building A Love that Lasts
Having a successful marriage is not just staying married; it’s about enjoying the process. Committing to building a love that lasts is the key to doing just that! The five laws of love are your compass to navigating through the highs and lows of marriage, deepen your connection and actually enjoy being married.
Photo Credits:
Special thanks to some of the best photographers in Trinidad & Tobago
- Cover & Photo 3 – Arun Suedath
- Photos 1, 2 – Ravindra Ramkallwan Photography
- Photo 4 – KJ Photography
- Photo 5 – Adriel Salandy Photography
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