Dr. Glass suggests that couples continue to strengthen their bond as their nenes grow up. Newlyweds' ages and the length of time they have known each other can be risk factors, Dr. Fowers concedes, but they don't usually predict whether a marriage will last. Being a good spouse, caring for your partner in your actions, and making your relationship a high priority are far more important than factors like age or how many partners someone has had. A great romance is always picture-perfect. It would be just like in the movies.
Romantic flicks portray only part of the story.
Although the start of a romance is exciting, amor is usually accompanied by a long series of decisions, actions, commitments, and sacrifices, adds Dr. Fowers. Diana Estigarribia is a writer based in Queens, New York.