10 Psychological Facts To Remember If You Want Enjoy A Lasting Relationship

A few things to keep in mind to help your relationship last a lifetime

Emeka Nwanedo
8 min readJul 17, 2022
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Studies show that many people do not end up with their true love. In fact, 52% of women state that their husbands are not their soulmates.

But how do you know someone is your soulmate when you see them? Will just being with your ‘soulmate’ guarantee a relationship that lasts forever?

I’m yet to find convincing answers to these questions, but I found something else that answers a more important question..

“For those of us that are already in relationships, how can we make it last a lifetime?”

Here are some of the psychological facts (which we already know but hardly remember when we need them the most) that can help us build lasting relationships.

1. Your relationship will last longer if you spend more on your partner

A new study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology reveals that spending money on others makes people happier than spending it on themselves.

When someone is smiling because of what you have done for them, you get a feeling of accomplishment. You feel good…

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Emeka Nwanedo

2X Top Writer. An ex-banker who’s now dedicated to lifelong learning. A proud dad of 2 lovely kids and a Master’s degree holder in Psychology.