Staying Together Quotes

“As much as I enjoy romance, it’s commitment that I need the most. I need to know a love I can depend on, a love that says, “I will be with you through it all. I love you. And I will love you even when you may not be all that lovable, for sometimes I'm not very lovable either. You can count on me - always.”
― Steve Goodier

“Very often I realize that the time people spend apart is as important in maintaining relationships as the time they spend together.”
― Joyce Rachelle

“In years past, to keep their men close, women would wear a ring and bear children.
It doesn't work like that today.
Nowadays, how do we hold on to those we love?
I've no idea.”
― Guillaume Musso, Que serais-je sans toi?

“Marriage is what you make of it, and God has many versions of what that looks like based on what different souls need, in order to grow.”
― Shannon L. Alder, 300 Questions for a Vibrant Marriage

“So what's the secret to staying together?" I asked her. "Be nice?" she offered. I laughed, but that may be it, the way a secret to losing weight is to eat less. Be nice. Don't leave. That's all.”
― Ada Calhoun, Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give

“I never want to leave you."
I didn't respond- not because I couldn't find the words, but because there weren't any words in the entire world that could have sounded more perfect.”
― Meredith T. Taylor, Churning Waters

“All the couples therapy and communication seminars in the world won't save you if you aren't prepared to close your eyes and hug the mainmast through a storm.”
― Ada Calhoun, Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give

“Learning to accept and move through healthy conflict is an essential component of keeping
passion alive long-term in partnerships. Couples who honor individuality and autonomy often
experience more fulfilling intimate connections because they more easily save space for
fascination, independent growth, and robust personal adventures.”
― Gina Senarighi, Love More, Fight Less: Communication Skills Every Couple Needs: A Relationship Workbook for Couples

“You don't need the ignition in the car to keep the thrill of the race alive, you just gotta keep in touch with your pit crew.”
― Mario Andretti