by Kaye Boss

Created on: March 15, 2009

When it comes to relationships there is a variety of angles that you can look at a situation from in order to gain an understanding of what will make it work. Whether it be a man's opinion compared to a woman's opinion, whether it be a difference in religion or in culture, whether it be a difference in interest or in profession. Everyone feel s that they hold a different answer to what creates a great friendship.

In order to write this article, I sat down with my husband and together we brainstormed a list of ten things that we both feel are keys to having a happy, healthy relationship. Below is a list of the things that we thought of as well as a brief explanation to each.

1) Like each other. This sounds like common sense but I've seen so many couples that spend so much time bickering and trying to change each other that it begs the question of whether they truly like each other. Another angle of this tip is not like to like each other's appearances. Have a relationship that is not superficial. Be able to enjoy each other's presence.

2) Find something that you have in common. Whether it be a hobby or something that you both want to study, having something in common is a great basis for a relationship. You don't want to find someone that likes everything as you because it's always fun to learn from each other but always have something that the two of you can share. For example; type of music that you like, type of movies that you enjoy, cultures or religions that you enjoy studying. It creates conversation and allows you to grow together in something that you both enjoy.

3) Do not be with someone that you are ashamed of. This is a type of emotion that one cannot hide. It's hurtful to the person that you're with and eventually starts to annoy you and come out in your day-to-day activities.

4) Joke around. The key to any relationship, especially a young relationship is being able to laugh together. It allows openness and relieves the tension of things always having to be perfect. Be able to laugh with someone if you want to commit to them.

5) Be friends. Many aren't as fortunate as my husband and I are to be best friends but definitely as a friendship as the basis of your relationship. Without this it is difficult to make it through rough times and sometimes impossible. Always be a friend to one another.

6) Amazing sex. I'll leave it at that.

7) Be able to communicate, but don't have to. This is important. You should be with someone that you could talk to for

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