Couples reveal the top 50 ways to make your relationship last

Have you ever looked at older couples holding hands, gazing into each other's eyes or just looking so comfortable in each other's company you wished you and your partner could be like that some day?

Well a new a new study, commissioned by Retirementmove.co.uk, has revealed the 50 steps you need to take to ensure you and your love last a lifetime, and they're actually pretty simple to follow.

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According to the research, which studied 2,000 people over the age of 50, people fall deeply in love after four and a half months, with two-thirds of those surveyed revealed their love grew stronger with age.

And if you're not privy to saying 'I love you' very often, then you might want to up your game as the results showed that saying those three little words at least nine times a week and kissing seven times a week makes sure the passion stays alive, thus leading to long-term happiness.

People also deemed building a home together as one of the most important factors in establishing a rock-solid relationship, and also encouraging adventure and silliness.

Check out the top 50 tips below for maintaining a relationship full of love.

1. Supporting each other through tough times
2. Building a home together
3. Not taking each other for granted
4. Missing your partner when they are away
5. Remembering the little things
6. Not being afraid to show weakness
7. Being ‘in tune’ with each other
8. When you can comfortably sit in silence
9. Agreeing to disagree sometimes
10. Knowing when something is wrong
11. Holding hands while in your fifties and later
12. Wanting them to let you know they arrived safely after a long journey
13. Being able to confide in them about anything
14. Valuing your partner’s needs over your own
15. Laughing at each other’s jokes – even if not funny
16. Going for a long walk together
17. Worrying for their safety when they go on a night out/away
18. Making tea/coffee for each other
19. Feeling comfortable discussing medical or health issues
20. Remembering life is for living
21. Encouraging your partner in their career
22. Supporting each other when parenting
23. Not having to dress to impress them
24. Knowing when to bite your tongue
25. Having adventures together
26. Suffering no embarrassment at total nudity with each other
27. Encouraging silliness in each other
28. Arranging surprise breaks away
29. Cooking a nice mid-week dinner
30. Feeling a sense of pride at how your partner conducts themselves
31. Sitting through television/films you hate but partner likes
32. Being able to insult them without them taking it personally
33. Tidying up after yourself
34. Getting on with your in-laws no matter how difficult
35. Bringing home food (or cake) without being asked
36. Sharing your last Rolo
37. Being able to talk absolute gibberish
38. Not minding them looking at other men/women
39. Not being grossed out/ put off by anything they do
40. Recording your favourite programme for you
41. Admitting when you’re rubbish at DIY
42. Finishing each other’s sentences
43. Knowing what to order at the bar without asking
44. Boasting to other people about your partner’s achievements
45. Giving your partner control of the television
46. Watching soaps together
47. Getting up early to sort out the kids
48. Getting nice presents especially jewellery
49. Liking each other’s’ friends
50. Hating the same things

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