For anyone hoping to build a lasting and happy relationship, author and relationship counselor Comfort Omovre says there are certain habits that successful couples consistently share. While common advice like being faithful and kind is well-known, Omovre’s observations highlight deeper practices that keep relationships strong over time.
In a Twitter thread, Comfort emphasized the importance of frequent, genuine appreciation. “Successful couples are vocal about how much they value each other. They express gratitude regularly—for both big and small gestures—and always mean it when they say, ‘Thank you,’” she wrote.
Another key habit is “clean fights.” While arguments are natural, the way couples handle conflict makes all the difference. Omovre notes that thriving couples avoid fighting dirty: they do not bring up past grievances or aim to hurt each other. Instead, they use disagreements as opportunities to grow closer and resolve issues constructively.
A strong relationship also involves a healthy, evolving sex life. Couples in long-term, happy relationships prioritize intimacy, experiment to keep it exciting, and plan time together to nurture their connection, both inside and outside the bedroom.
Comfort also highlighted other essential habits, including:
- Recurring affectionate gestures
- Respect and admiration for one another
- Healthy boundaries and acknowledgement of each other’s autonomy
- Effective communication and genuine friendship
- Endless courtship and ongoing accountability
- Balance between compromise and agreement
- Proper apologies and earnest forgiveness
- Collaboration over competition
- Empathy over ego
- Pursuit of personal and shared fulfillment
- Interdependence rather than co-dependence
Her advice has resonated widely online, with social media users praising the thread as both insightful and practical for strengthening relationships. The full list of habits can be found on Comfort Omovre’s thread here: https://x.com/HeartsBloomHere/status/2015835594275094916
