What is the most Important lesson or thing you have learnt about relationships? (love, partner)

[dave nz]

Keep it short and in a sentence or two. Feel free to share the most Important lesson or thing you have learnt about a relationship with a SO.
Who knows we all may learn or take something on board.

[findinghope]

forgiveness

[sierraAZ]

Not that I follow it, but - take your sweet time before making major decisions! And don't make major decisions for at least a year after a big life-changing event!

[Squirl]

Love is a decision

[Coolhand68]

The heart wants what it wants. You can control your actions, but you can't always control who your heart is drawn towards.

Don't go to bed angry, cliche but true.

Relationships are always fun in the beginning, but at some point, they will require work. There's no free lunch.

[Mr. Humble]

In marriage, it never becomes natural to think as one. But so much of it seems to require just that.

[bobman]

that they are all different.

You cannot apply "rules", and there are no formulas. It's all improvisation.

[TheStupid]

honesty is overrated; ignorance is a bliss.

[JustJulia]

Pick a good partner, and be loving and selfless. It will come back around.

[sophialee]

It's not all about me anymore.