Is anyone truly happy in a long term relationship?

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Just wondered what everyone's thoughts are on this. To those people who have been together 10-15 years for example, maybe a little less or a little longer. Do you still feel content with your partner, do you meet each other's needs? Or are you comfortable and settled and it's OK enough to not rock the boat, but doesn't tick every box for you anymore?

I guess I'm just genuinely wondering, past a certain point of living together and being together long term, no matter how things were in the beginning or how strong the relationship was or wasn't through the years.. is it inevitable that things change and you just accept it? Does anyone ever remain loved up on some level 'happily ever after'?

I guarantee some people here are talking shite.

How on earth did you manage to find and resurrect a year-old-thread to be bitter on it? I'd even forgotten about this username.

For what it's worth my dh and I are still incredibly happy, just celebrated another anniversary too. ❤️

I haven't read the full thread, but just jumping in to say I've been with DH for 26 years and still very happy. We're best friends, and couldn"t imagine being without each other. Our parents were the same, as are most of the couples we know.

Ah ok, it's a zombie thread. Weird.

Together 25 years, married for 22.
Love him more now than ever.
He's annoying at times but I'm more annoying (I irritate myself at times tbh)

A good relationship should not be your life, it is the rock on which you build your life.
I have a good job, children, friends, hobbies as does DH. We don’t expect to tick all of each others boxes, but our lives are infinitely happier and more secure because we know we are absolutely there for each other and for our children.

It’s lovely reading so many happy posts on this thread. We’ve been together 16 years and he’s absolutely my best friend. We’ve had tough times but always worked through them and in the long run they’ve only increased my love for him. A shared sense of humour has definitely helped as well.