by Mark G. Sullivan

Created on: November 11, 2009

From this ole white beard, the perfect relationship is when the wife yells to the husband as he is vacuuming, "Do you need anything from the mall?"

"No, but please stop at the grocery store on your way back. I put the list of what we need on the counter. Be sure to purchase laundry detergent for we're going to be out after the next load."

Building a perfect relationship means sharing the responsibilities of life while being together. The opening of this article may seem a bit over the top but today's stresses demand a giving of each partner to help in all phases of the relationship. She too can mow the lawn, shovel snow, wash the car while you fold the laundry and then put it in its place.

Money can create a divide so wide that it can become impossible to see the other side. Unfortunately, your mate happens to be on the far edge. In building a perfect relationship, common ground needs to be found. Creating a budget together can close the gap for both will have an understanding of your financial condition and from that point determine how it can be spent.

Children, if they are part of the picture, will create havoc in any relationship. This is to be expected due to their need to be taught what acceptable behavior is. The child's reaction to daily life can create tension between mates, if you let it. In building the perfect relationship both partners need to be on the same page as to how children are going to be raised and the discipline used in correcting what is unacceptable.

It would be great if there weren't any disagreements in a relationship, no less than the perfect relationship. But alas, that is not reality. It takes two to get the argument started, yet one can finish it through compromise and understanding. It may not be easy to agree with your mate's way of thinking, but having an open mind to accept the difference will go a long way in building a relationship on solid ground.

Taking time to enjoy one another as friends is the cement that bonds a perfect relationship. In the beginning, time spent with one another is filled with passion and excitement for everything is new and fresh. However, as the bloom comes off the rose the foundation of a relationship built on being best friends will remain strong throughout the years. As time passes, when you see the spark in your partners eyes it will confirm that passion continues to glow.

A final piece in the building of a perfect relationship, as the day comes to an end, pull your partner close and share a dance in the kitchen as Vince Gill sings his song, "Just Look At Us."

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