Valentine's Day is a great occasion to share with you one of the most important pieces about relationships and love that I have ever read. In the week before his own wedding, our author, Mark Manson, made the decision to ask his own blog readers for advise. To paraphrase Mark, "The week before my wedding, I sent out a call asking anyone who has been married for ten or more years and is still happy in their relationship to share what lessons they would like to teach others if they could." What is effective between you and your spouse? What didn't work in the past, if you are divorced? The extraordinary reaction Mark got from over 1,500 individuals worldwide inspired this essay. The explanations behind this are not only insightful, but downright relatable to any person in any sort of relationship.

I'm so pleased to share this article with you all in the hopes that you get as much inspiration {and dare I say, motivation?} from it as I do. Every time I read it, I learn something new about myself, how I display love, and the connections important to me. As we all know, love is a continuous emotional roller coaster, and even the healthiest, strongest relationships occasionally require support and guidance. From his analogies to his real-life examples from readers, I have found many ways to relate to Mark's remarks. His essay is honest and genuine, and it's the reminder we all need occasionally.

post since it has so many amazing points and calls out {and you could read the below and believe that I did!} Surprisingly, though, I exercised restraint even when I didn't want to. Having said that, I strongly advise you to read this essay through to the end if you have the time, as it has the potential to transform both your life and your relationship.

Every successful relationship is for successful life 

Be together for the right reasons. A sincere, profound respect for one another is necessary for a relationship to "work"—by which I mean that it is fulfilling and long-lasting for both parties. Everything else will fall apart without that reciprocal admiration. It is helpful to note that love is neutral in and of itself. Depending on how and why you love someone else and how they love you, it can be either beneficial or detrimental, healthy or ill. Love alone can never keep a relationship going.