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The secrets of a long-term partnership

What are the secrets to a long-lasting relationship? Couples describe their experiences and offer insights into truths you probably didn't know before.(Bild: stock.adobe.com, Krone KREATIV)

For better or for worse? Not quite! Almost half of all marriages end in divorce these days. We asked couples who have stayed together for decades and overcome many obstacles why love alone is not enough. We compiled five truths that every couple should know. 

The initial butterflies in your stomach and that tingling feeling are typical of the beginning of a relationship, which is synonymous with being in love. But over time, this intense enthusiasm transforms into a deeper feeling: love. This is warmer, but no longer as exciting, and therefore presents new challenges.