How to Keep a Relationship Going

Is it possible to spot the difference between a 'strong' couple whose relationships will last and a 'fragile' couple who are doomed to failure? Here are some signs to watch out for...

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Produced in collaboration with:

Peter Caires

Title animation produced in collaboration with

Vale Productions

[cursedwaffle]

remember to continuously improve yourself as a person even when you're in a relationship. never stop growing. a note to self.

[devxshish]

“There is no perfect.
There will always be struggle. You just have to pick who you want to struggle with.” ❤️

[okirue]

Cool, I just learned I might have a fragile relationship with my partner.

[SSR]

Love the ocean theme, colour scheme and art.... compliments to the artists involved.

[bonk]

Bro this is our first date and she’s making me watch this

Edit: this video is not very effective.

[unknownunknown]

I grew up in an abusive household, I'm still a nice person but I still end up with 5 breakups a year. Now I know what I can improve on

[gulizeboamatova]

Please, now make a video about how we may become grown up inside!

[UrbanOutlawsSkCo]

Treating communication as a skill to be practiced every chance you get will do wonders

[benny]

I want this man´s voice to tell me about everything.

[Je.rone_]

I'm sending this to bill & melinda

[Vectone]

I'm 34 years old now half thai and swedish I've never been afraid of dying but when my doubting starts than I am afraid live. I am more afraid of failing but I don't want a life of full regret since I will die one day.

[SammieSea]

You guys should offer some sort of dating service for people who follow your lessons. Even getting to the place where you are willing to think this way is a compatibility that is hard to find.

[bhaydenca]

I love the animal's instead of human animations. Less creepy

[jennyjenny]

And sometimes, leaving is the best thing you can do for your sanity and self-preservation. There are bad people out there, so keep an eye open and take care of yourself.

[flightydancer]

The fishes are so cute! Love this animation.

[NatashaVincent]

4:43 Poor daddy fish 😵 Thank you for this content. It's helpful for all intimate relationships

[flobba]

I got a good long relationship with my flower, 15 years and counting.

[Jonedcc]

I'm a month into a new relationship and hope for advice on how to progress it...

[delll]

love the animation so much! very artsy and genious

[desi]

The only thing that will prepare you for marriage IS marriage.

You can watch all the YouTube videos and read all the books 📚 in the world but certain you just gotta experience them for yourself because no experiences are the same.

Oh and marriage is NOT for wimps.