@theodraxis
I don't know... After 44 years in a great marriage, most of that rings shallowly listicle to me.

1. We've never been bored.
(we've moved 41 or 42 times, never had time for boredom)

2. We hardly ever "date." I mean, we eat at a restaurant 8 or 9 times a year, but mostly that's because neither of us feels like cooking. We've bowled on and off over the decades, a few times on leagues. That's about it for "dating."

3. We never go to a movie; never watch romantic comedies.

4. None of that stuff.

My listicle:
1. Communicate
2. Be willing to compromise.
3. Sex isn't something to do only "when you're in the mood." Rather it's what to do to get into the mood.
4. Individual growth (plus communication) equals relationship growth.
5. Laugh.
6. Obstacles can be the difference between a mere trip and an adventure.