The Secrets To A Happy Relationship: Lindenhurst Residents Share

LINDENHURST, NY — In honor of Valentine's Day, we asked Lindenhurst Patch readers to share with us their secrets to a happy relationship. The responses were filled with ageless advice, sweet lessons of love and a few hilarious tips to get through those tough times.

Whether you've been together for decades or are still in your honeymoon phase, read on to keep your true love's spark:

• "Being friends first to get to know one another on a different level, that worked for me and my husband… together 26 years, (married 21)." — Susie S.

• "Don’t fight over money/bills. No matter how much you yell, it doesn’t create more money." — Bobby G.

• "Sense of humor. " — Patricia H.B.

• "Happy wife, happy life." — John M.

• "Everything stems from respect. Love, trust, friendship, etc. does not exist without respect at its base." — Chris F.W.

• "Having the same values." - Kim M.

• "Secret of a happy relationship… is going to have to be good communication, honesty, and trust. Without any of that there is no relationship at all." — Chris C.

• "Friendship." — Richard S.

• "It's very important to keep the spark alive. A 12-volt battery should do the trick as long as you connect it the right way." — Jim F.

• "Never stop dating each other!" — Heather R.

• "True love. If you find it don’t ever let it go and never ever stop giving each other gifts; never stop going out on dates." — Dale S.

• "Tell each other you love one another every day and make sure you kiss her before you leave the house." — Anthony L.

Tell us in the comments: What's your secret to a happy relationship?