'You're not always going to like them' – 100 couples reveal the secret to lasting love

The text you shared highlights some heartfelt love stories and common lessons learned in relationships, in honor of St Valentine’s Day. Here’s a brief summary of the key points and stories mentioned:

– **Common relationship values**: Honesty, communication, respect, forgiveness, friendship, laughter, kindness, and working through arguments together were repeatedly cited as important.

– **John and Mik’s story**: They first met in a German nightclub while John was on a blind date. Their love nearly didn’t happen due to long-distance postings with the military and RAF. A letter helped reconnect them, and their secret to success is love, hard work, commitment, and a bit of luck. They celebrated 45 years of marriage.

– **Mair and Alan Hicks**: Married for 65 years, they met through a badminton club. Alan emphasizes the importance of sorting out arguments immediately. They shared a life of dancing, traveling, and family.

– **Dave and Cris Charles**: A same-sex couple who met online 25 years ago before civil partnerships were legalized. They faced challenges like vandalism and negativity from their community but found strength in empathy and physical comfort like hugs (“a decent cwtch”). They celebrated 20 years of their civil partnership, with Dave’s proposal being a touching moment.

These love stories collectively show that successful relationships often require hard work, patience, empathy, and a sense of humor, alongside love and commitment. If you would like, I can provide more details about any specific couple or relationship advice mentioned

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