The Secret To A Successful Relationship

Many people believe that 50% of marriages end in divorce, but is there any truth to this? Julian shines light on the actual number, and unveils the secret to having a successful relationship.


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[alecjordan]

2:09 that Eminem reference, I was NOT ready. XD

[regierse]

When I started dating my future husband, we didn't have a lot of interests in common, but whether it was by conscious effort or not, we have started sharing interests. I love trying the things that he's interested in, and sharing my interests with him. It sounds corny, but I feel like our relationship is stronger after we try new things together. We also talk pretty frankly about our feelings, how the relationship is going, what our goals are, etc. So, I hope this means we're going to have a strong and happy marriage :)

[jlindsa]

I'm not married but it seems like having someone you can talk with is really important. Not just the easy topics but also the uncomfortable ones like: how do you want to split the bills, your spending is out of control, I don't like your mom/dad/best friend, or even "I believe or don't believe in x religion"

To go along with this, being able to laugh at yourselves in conversation is important too. I imagine a lot of people focus more on laughs and having fun, and then try to skirt the serious topics for "another day"

[JshDaFsh]

2:10 lol Never thought I would hear Eminem lyrics in a scientific study. (At least one that's not trying to bash him)

[henrymontero]

that moment when the nerdy white guy drops a Eminem line 
or w.e you call it

[imadgibbs]

" Eminem - Lose yourself" lyrics @ 2:12

[TheRealSuru]

2:08 after that sentance I died.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI!!

[maretsukii]

2:10 DID A SCIENCE VIDEO JUST MEME ME?

....THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE

[sam]

First the voice, then the hands and finally Eminem. I'm in love with that guy.

[Vevemusic]

Oh my god i'm laughing so hard at the eminem reference. You dropped that like a real man, with the perfect intonation!

[ZpeedTube]

On of the keys are to be forgiving to each other. Much easier to love someone that is forgiving! :)

[VexylObby]

I'm surprised there is such a lack of critical thought on the subjects of marriage and conventional relationship models. People assume these norms should be what we pursue, and not even question them in the first place.

[zedsquid]

Every time i see a joint facebook account, i question who was caught messaging their ex lol. Me and my partner are both open and honest.  We've always got each others backs and end small arguments before they erupt. Things like that can lead to a long wonderful relationship.. When my friends are fighting with their partner over the dumbest things, hearing about all the mistrust and paranoia that comes with a sketchy relationship.. I realize just how good i have it. If you're more willing to ignore and argue over your partners requests, than to fulfil them... Then you're priorities need a revision, or that relationship won't go far. 

[Toastmaster_]

To me the key to a successful relationship is much simpler - trust, compromise, and enjoyment.
Trust accounts for things like honesty and loyalty.  If you can't let your SO go out on his/her own without the need to check up, if you feel threatened or jealous of "potential replacements" easily, and/or if you feel the need to lie then you've got a problem.
Compromise is your ability to look the other way when something doesn't go the way you want.  It also accounts for accepting your losses.  If you expect perfection, you'll never be happy.
Enjoyment is pretty obvious - you can be the most cooperative couple ever but it won't last if you don't enjoy your time together.  You don't have to share all interests, just as long as you like to be around each other.

If you are missing any one of these 3 things, the relationship will at some point fail, its just a matter of when.  Appearance is also important, but, you don't usually attempt to get into a relationship without some sort of physical attraction.  Of course there are other things that can IMPROVE a relationship, but to me, there is nothing else needed to sustain one indefinitely.

[SachinKodate]

Loved the usage of words from "Lose yourself" at 2:10

[ATtaKGaming]

How could anyone dislike this video with a golden Eminem quote like that?! XD

[selvmordspilot]

I liked the slim shady reference/quotation (arms spaghetti etc.)

[EmeliaSings]

"Half of all marriages last.. Forever" oh DNews, lovely lovely DNews x'D

[xXFunkyMonkeyzXx]

Yo, his palms spaghetti, knees weak, arms spaghetti. There's vomit on his sweater spaghetti mom's spaghetti. He's nervous but on the surface he looks calm spaghetti.

[GaborGyebnar]

Julian, now you're my favourite DNews host.