Few tips on having a successful Relationship

Correct me if i'm wrong; The majority of relationships young people go into these times do not last. In a few weeks (sometimes days) a relationship ends - sometimes for reasons that could have been easily worked on or avoided. So uhm, i just want to share basic guidelines that when adhered to could increase the chances of having a successful relationship. PS: I'm open to more tips. :D

1)Be Friends First: Don't ever rush into a relationship. Don't date someone without knowing the person. You should know at least the basics like age,career choice,religion,hobbies,likes and dislikes. What does he/she do for fun? Who are their friends? Before you begin dating, there should be a lot of talking and asking questions. BE FRIENDS first.

2)Take your time: While dating, FOCUS on getting to know more about yourselves. SPEND TIME together, talk, play, pray, learn. Try to build and develop yourselves - as individuals and as a couple. Don't rush into intimacy,there's going to be time for that later,later later. He he!

3)Communication: Learn to TALK about anything and everything. TALK about your joys and your sorrows. Share secrets. Just talk. Communication is what keeps a relationship when everyother thing fails.

4)Ideologies: There'd always conflict if you guys do not share SIMILAR VIEWS. I don't mean views like the football team you support or political party you support. I mean career choices, religion,how many kids you want to have,where you want to live etc. These things if not settled early, if a compromise is not reached early could shatter the relationship.

4)Conflict: Now,you shouldn't be fearful of conflicts cause they must always show up. What makes the difference is how you handle conflict times.
First,i'd say NEVER ASSUME Don't assume to know what your partner is thinking and do not assume he/she knows what is going on in your head(well,expect he/she is a certified mind reader).
Also,do not INSIST you are right,even if you are - sometimes accept defeat so peace could reign. TRY not to end arguments feeling or making the other person feel degraded or humiliated.

5)Intimacy: Here's the big issue. Well i'd just say don't do anything except you really want to. Do not allow any one pressurize you into doing anything. If your partner cant WAIT till you ready then they do not love you and hence is not the right one for you.
And uhm, if you are going to get intimate before you wed, PLEASE BECAREFUL.

Try not to forget these:
*No body is perfect so do not expect a perfect person.
*The best relationship are a result of the effort, time and the work done.
*If you don't love yourself, nobody can love you.
*That thing you want,wants that thing too (you want cute and smart?, well cute and smart wants a cuter and smarter too). So work on yourself, so your want would want you too :D
*If God doesn't build a house,it shall definitely fall. So make God the foundation of your relationship.