Show interest
Showing interest in a person allows for a connection. Humans want to be valued and when that value comes from a peer that makes things worthwhile. There’s nothing better than having someone in your life that values you and appreciates the things that you are passionate about.
Plan for the future
Making sure that you have dates to look forward to allows for longevity to flourish. If you are constantly talking about what’s to come, you won’t have to constantly wonder about the when. You’re not just living for the now, you’re living for the future.
Communicate
Sitting around and wondering about the state of your relationship isn’t healthy. Talking about what’s working, and what’s not allows for open and honest communication. That is what’s going to take your relationship to the next level.
Trust
You can’t be with the person you’re interested in all the time. Make room for freedom in your relationship and trust your partner. Nothing makes people run for the door quite like a controlling person can. Let your guard down and don’t panic about the little stuff.
Live for the now
If you are always worrying about the future, you will drive the other person in the relationship crazy. Live for each other’s presence not for an expiration date. A long-term relationship can happen, but you have to live for the love, not for time.
Written by: Andrea Bazemore
Positive Energy Group 
totallyrandomgoodadvice
July 27, 2013
You are very right: communication is the secret to success! But I think you also need to talk about what else is in your life with that other person, too. My boyfriend and I always start our conversations by asking about the other person’s day, and then we say we love each other and we make plans to do something with each other soon. Totally awesome advice!