by Haly Ingram

Created on: August 13, 2009   Last Updated: August 14, 2009

Perfect relationships do exist, only if we invest the time, and energy to achieve them. Mr. or Mrs. Right do not just materialize out of thin air. Like wine, people mature and evolve into something more beautiful.

We all at one point dreamt about being swept off of our feet, by the most attractive person we have ever seen. Then we fantasize about the wedding, the kids, the house, the life we are going to have together, all in a couple of minutes, then we come back to reality!

But reality is, we have to work on our relationships to make them, and shape them, the way we want them to be. Every individual has a different idea on what their relationship is going to look like, or feel like. A relationship that works for you, may, or may not be suitable or desired by others.

So here is how to start building a relationship that will last a life time, tailored only to your specifications;
Start with building a foundation for your relationship, with these eight building blocks:

1. Friendship;
The most important part of a relationship is friendship; If two people start by being friends first, they will be each others best friends after marriage. Friends support each other, provide comfort, good times, and usually they're there at times of need. So wouldn't it make sense to find that comfort in the closest people to you?

2. Attraction;
Let's face it, If the attraction isn't there most likely nothing will happen! Being attracted to your partner will heighten the sexual experience. That is why sex is extremely important in a relationship, and most people try to build a relationship solely based on sex, but the problem with that, is one piece of the foundation will not build the house desired. Eventually sex will slow down, and the need for other things to fill the void in this relationship will be most wanted. But if the other pieces of the foundation aren't there to support it, then the relationship is doomed to failure.

3. Love;
Although love is important in a relationship, you can't possibly fall in love with someone from the first sight. Love is a feeling based on a combination of all the qualities you admire in this individual, and not just the spark of attraction you feel. Feelings can change after you get to know one another. In order for love to prosper, the feelings have to be mutual, and most of the other important quality ingredients also are needed to exist.

4. Commitment;
A lot of people seem to be confused on what the word commitment means! When two people agree

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