Dating can be a long, and in some cases, rough, process. People may go through life only ever dating one person, finding their love early in their life. Others date a few until they find who they believe they are meant to be with, because dating somebody can be hard. Every relationship is unique to each person and couple, but there are generally three things that every relationship should possess in order for it to succeed.

Trust

Every relationship should be built on trust. When a couple has trust, so many more things are available to them as a whole. With trust, fights happen less often, and people are willing to be more open and honest about their past, the present and possibly even your future. The level of normality that can be achieved is significant to the relationship. Trust is the foundation of relationships, and couples who have an abundance of it tend to last longer and be happier.

Support

You'll want someone who supports everything you do. Having support in a relationship is crucial to each person. You'll want someone who encourages you, who cheers you on and has your back when you're in need of motivation. Having that extra voice to tell you that you can make it through whatever it is you're going through is the most relieving feeling when you're in a stressful situation. Plus, you'll want someone who won't leave you when the times get tough. So if they're willing to support you then, you know that in the long run, they always will.

Laughter

Someone who makes you laugh! They like to tell jokes and laugh at their own mistakes. Laughter is so important in life, and when it comes to your partner, you'll want someone who makes you laugh at not only jokes, but they (and you) need to be able to laugh at yourself/themselves and your guys' mistakes. Of course life is serious, but life is fun too; and you need to be able to enjoy it together. Laughter is so important.