LESSONSINLOVE

Couple who have helped thousands of people to find a partner share their top tips on how to build a successful long-term relationship

Grey peep toe boot, topshop.com RELATIONSHIP experts Antia and Brody Boyd have helped thousands of men and women find love over the years.

But they say technology and changing gender roles in modern times have meant it’s been a challenge for many people to hold on to a successful long-term relationship.

We asked the San Diego-based couple, pictured below, to share their top tips on how to have a loving relationship. BY MARIA CROCE for yourself outside of the relationship so you have things you enjoy outside and so does your partner.

“You’re both able to fulfil each other’s needs in deep ways but also fulfil needs outside of the relationship and have a balance that allows each partner to fully be themselves.” is connected to what their purpose is – to why they’re here.

“That will give the relationship a better sense of purpose as well, which will make it more likely to last.”

He says it’s important to find out what your partner wants to do with their life and what goals you want to create together. Even if you have children, put your relationship first to create a strong unit.

Brody said: “Your children are watching you as the model of the ideal relationship – they’re learning from you. When you put your relationship first, other people will respect that – and you.”

Antia added: “They will see a strong unit.”