London: A new study has suggested that communication and compromise can be a key to happy marriage.
Sarah Thompson, a family solicitor with Slater and Gordon, which commissioned the research, said that what's clear from her meetings with clients, who have been married for at least 10 years, is that marriage can be hard work, the Daily Express reported.
Thompson added that when she speaks to them about the reasons their relationship has ended, it's often for the same reasons, problems like, communicating and not being able to compromise.
Thompson continued that sadly, despite the best intentions in the world, not every marriage will last forever, but
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There were some unexpected pieces of advice too, like, "don't get married," "don't let the in-laws interfere" and "don't have unrealistic expectations of changing someone to suit yourself."
A satisfying sex life was only 18th on a list of 20 top tips to a better relationship trailing behind patience, honesty and respect.