If you want a successful relationship don't do these 9 things

Friends are particularly good at two things: encouraging the nosedive of any healthy diet, and relationship advice.

But, for a nice change, here’s some relationship advice from experts and the happily married, who took to reddit to share their advice.

Because sometimes things are a bit more nuanced than “just dump him”.

Here's how to not ruin your relationship - minus all the advice about what to do about the toilet seat:

1. Keep it clean

2. Remember it's not personal

3. Make small changes

4. Don't bitch

5. Don't forget to "we"

6. Don't try to charge your partner

7. Spend time just the two of you

8. Stay calm

9. Like each other

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