Sir: A majority of persons want to marry in this world and do not wish to stay single. Marriage is a commitment for the rest of your life to one person. Commitment is not something that lasts for two weeks, two months or two years. Once you are married, you have a true relationship as husband and wife. There is a myth that relationships are easy to maintain. That is simply not true. The grass always looks greener in other people’s lives. To make your relationship work requires constant attention, nurturing, and devotion. You may be in an unequal relationship where one side is taking more than they are giving. Relationships are about not only taking, but also giving. You are creating a home together after all. Couples sometimes mistakenly believe that ‘love’ will help them deal with any issue that comes up in their life but that is not true. Love conquers a lot of things but you need to work on your relationship to build it stronger. Relationships die by the amount of discussion. Everyone values trust and honesty from their partner. If two people cannot find a way to express and communicate openly and honestly to one another, the relationship does not stand much chance. We need to understand that this is critical for a healthy marriage. Every relationship has its ups and downs but successful couples know how to manage the bumps and keep their love life going. AROOJ SHABBIR Islamabad