Have you ever wished for a spell to extend the life of your love? If there is beauty, love will be everywhere, and there will be no more sorrow. Perhaps some people learn the secrets of success from their ancestors, other family, or friends. And, because the latter is more likely, here are some tried-and-true advice from people who have had long, stable relationships.

Dates: Continue to date each other. Even if life seems too hectic, get together at the end of the evening for something light and fun, such as watching your favourite sitcom together (record it if necessary) or playing Euchre.

Give each other some breathing space. You either have faith or you don't. But get on with your life. People need time alone as well as time with their friends. Make sure you're sharing and taking your fair share of space.

Forget: There's no need to "still" consider the negative aspects of an argument. It's okay to actively "forget" from time to time. Be the first to express regret and make amends. Take a chance!

Fun: Couples seem to have a good time on dates before getting married and becoming too serious. Don't be so serious. Join in any number of card or other games at Yahoo Games (off the main site at http://Yahoo.com). Alternatively, rent an Xbox or other game player and some games from a nearby rental store.

Disagree: Agree that disagreeing on certain topics is fine, and then leave it at that. To please both of you, there's no need to start a new faith or political movement. You are not required to agree on every point. And you're not going to. And that's well.

Refresh: Take some time to reflect on what brought you together, refresh your memories, and share what brought you together. Lean back and rely on these old memories as your base, and glue yourself back together with them (not literally, of course!) when times are tough.

Make some memories with your mates. Enjoy special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries. There's no need to go into great detail. Perhaps one spring day you enjoyed watching a hot air balloon race. You may want to watch it again the next year. Make it a yearly occasion. Collect postcards with balloons on them, play cards, throw pillows...it all comes together over time to form a theme.

Begin right now with these basic suggestions for extending your relationship with your special someone. Most importantly, couples who understand and complete each other will happily stay together.