Many believe that there is some mystery or magic answer to having a successful relationship. Not so! It boils down to hard work and five ingredients: SUCCESS = SIMILAR VALUES + TRUST + COMPATIBILITY + COMMUNICATION + RESPECT 1) Similar Standards/Values/Beliefs: The FOUNDATION for a good relationship is agreement on core beliefs... (non)monogamy, finances, drugs, religion, family, parenting etc. The foundation will be weak when two people have fundamental differences about l