Tips to Everlasting Love
By Kayla Austin
June 30, 2025
Four research-based tips for building relationships that last—from intellectual humility to financial teamwork to emotional connection rhythm.
Tip 1: Saying “I Was Wrong”—Embrace Intellectual Humility which means being open to the idea that you might be wrong, and willing to learn from others.
Tip 2: Open a Joint Bank Account From Investopedia: Couples who share a joint bank account report higher satisfaction than those who don’t Why? Joint accounts spark honest, consistent conversations about money—preventing resentments from building.
Tip 3: Find Your Relationship Rhythm—Embrace the ups and downs New research from Germany reveals that relationship satisfaction naturally ebbs and flows—even day to day. The secret to weathering it? Emotional responsiveness—tuning into your partner’s ups and downs.
Tip 4 – Discuss the Small Stuff — Forge Meaning Together New findings in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychologylo reveal that couples who actively co-create shared worldviews experience greater meaning and reduced uncertainty, especially during times of stress. phys.org+6phys.org+6ground.news+6 It’s not just closeness—it’s "we get the world the same way."