Walter Becker Quotes

The secret to a long-lasting relationship is perpetually imagining the worst. It's a world view tracing back to my Eastern European ancestry and one I draw upon regularly.

Compassion, not passion, keeps a marriage together.

Longevity in friendship is very important and one of the keys to the foundation of a happy life.

For any relationship to survive, one needs excellent communication.

In every relationship, the work is never just in the positive actions we do for each other, but in the follow up.

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

I have my own high standards for what I want in a partner and how I want to be treated. I bring a lot to the table. I'm not talking about material things but what I have to offer as a person - love and loyalty and all the things that make a good relationship.

We run into some pretty tough arguments sometimes, but the idea is that at the end of the day, my wife and I realize that we'll always be holding each other's hand.

When two people love each other, they don't look at each other, they look in the same direction.

Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.

I always believe that it's better to be idealistic in love than be that cynic. That's the only way to survive a relationship.

A healthy relationship is built on unwavering trust.

Most good relationships are built on mutual trust and respect.

I'm so lucky that I have a great relationship.

I hope our relationship is strong enough to endure all of this.

Relationships have to have a give and take if they're going to work in the long term.

In reality, relationships that are successful tend to take the attitude, 'How can I help you?' 'How can I enrich your life?' 'How can I be a better husband to you,' if it's a marriage.

A relationship succeeds when obstacles are met with communication and resolution. A relationship flourishes when we take the beloved as our teacher. Shared goals create a transformative, interwoven path.

In every relationship, there are two perspectives to it.

Remember that relationships are important and have to be nurtured and cherished. Also keep in mind that a relationship is a two way street, so be ready to give a relationship just as you would expect the other person to be giving to you.

The things I need from my husband and he needs from me are minimal - respect, support when needed, kindness, love.

A lasting relationship isn't about marriage. It's about compatibility and communication. And you both need to want it to work.

My wife has taught me about unconditional love. When there's a conflict, there's never a thought that we won't work it out.

In every relationship, you have to be a team.

I wanted a relationship like the one my mother and father had. It wasn't perfect; they had to work on it. But there was an unbelievable mutual respect.