Book summary
Karl Pillemer is an American gerontologist, family sociologist, and author known for his research on aging, family relationships, and the wisdom of older generations. He has conducted extensive research on older adults and has written books based on the wisdom and advice shared by older people.
Long-term relationships are difficult to build and maintain. Keeping love alive after the "honeymoon" is over is challenging for many people, but it doesn't have to be this way for you. By taking the suggestions of older couples in long-term relationships, you will be able to figure out how to concentrate your efforts, maintain goodwill, and strengthen communication for a healthy " lifelong " relationship.
Discuss problematic topics every month.
There is always going to be some chronic issue in every relationship - things that keep happening over and over again. No matter what the problem is, whether it's deciding which family to visit during the holiday season or having a habit that annoys your partner, you need to fix these issues before they ruin your relationship. As a couple, you should arrange monthly meetings in which you can discuss problems and find solutions.
“It’s my responsibility to be as happy as I can, right here, today.”
“You are not responsible for all the things that happen to you, but you are completely in control of your attitude and your reactions to them.”
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
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