the key

It doesn't really matter what kind of a relationship it is, the point is, you need to spend time at it. You need to put your heart into it, literally. And you need to learn how to get through the rough patches and enjoy the great times. I used to distinguish a lot about business, family and personal relationships. But that has changed; now I recognize that they're basically all the same. The distinction is the proportion of the ingredients. To keep your mom happy, your boss satisfied and your significant other involved, you just need to make a small effort to show you care ...