Forgiveness: There's a reason your grandparents were able to make their relationship work for so long. They learned the art of forgiving each other. There will be times when you will be angry with your significant other. But you need to learn to let small things go because they really won't matter in the long run.

You need to learn to be patient with your partner. Every relationship has its ups and downs. There will be times when you'll want to break things and rip your hair out but if you show some patience, that tough time will pass. Your partner is only human so learn to accept their flaws and love them for who they are.

We cannot stress enough on how important this is. When you feel like there's something your partner should know, tell them. If something about them bothers you, tell them. Communication is the key to building a firm foundation for your relationship. The more you communicate, the better you will be able to understand each other.

People these days have zero tolerance and no patience. In those days, when people committed to something or someone, they stuck by it. There was no separating or parting ways back then and no matter what happened, they learned to make things work. Yes, situations differ, but at least give it a try before you decide on something.

If there's one lesson that's absolutely worth learning from your grandparents, it's that you need to be friends with your partner first. No matter what the situation is, remember that your partner is also your friend. And being best friends with someone you love is all the more amazing, isn't it?

Like we mentioned earlier, in those days, people didn't just abandon each other. They found a middle ground and came to an understanding. Relationships are all about compromises and understanding. If you know that doing something makes your partner happy, try and do it for them. If not, then help them understand how you feel. After all, they do love you too.