Advantages of being in a relationship To share laugh and happiness together

How long should a couple wait before getting married?
I believe at least a couple of years, so may be like 2 or 3 years. Because, in that period of time, you get to know enough of the person. Although, one can never guarantee of what is going to happen, but still if you know a person for more than three years, I believe you know them enough to actually go on and lead a beautiful life together.
What is the secret of a successful marriage?
Well, I thought it is trust and love and care but I have now come to realize that for any relationship to work there is only one thing required and that is determination. One has to have that firm will that no matter what, I am going to spend my life with this person. Because, when you have that sort of will it becomes easier to live life. Obviously, this will should be from both sides, else it turns out to be a mere obsession. Also, I think it is important that people talk. Because, when couples stop talking to each other, half of the relationship is then and there over.
Should unhappy couples get divorced?
I believe, one should give their 100 percent to a relationship. So, if the relationship is not working, I think first step should be an attempt to make it work out. But, if one sees no hope or their are trust issues, I think it is better to get divorced.
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Band 9 essay sample (relationships with colleagues)
It is commonly argued that the primary goal of every employee is to focus on his/her job duties, while being on good terms with colleagues is not crucial. Although I agree that being productive at work is more important than trying to be friend all colleagues, I think that it is advantageous to have at least a few friends in the workplace.
On the one hand, maintaining good relations with all co-workers is often hard and even counter-productive. Firstly, it is very emotionally demanding to forge friendships in the office. It is almost impossible to cater for every colleague’s needs and interests, be nice even with people who irritate you, and make friends under stressful conditions. Moreover, sometimes it is wiser to eschew the niceties of interaction in favor of productivity. For instance, if all people were trying to build good relationships with everyone in their workplace, much less work would be done.
On the other hand, there are many compelling reasons to get closer to our colleagues. First of all, it is very beneficial to build warm relationships with those who surround you most of the time. Many full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with co-workers than they do with their families. And thus, people who have a few friends in their offices are usually happier than their solitary peers. Secondly, good interpersonal relations result in an improved teamwork. It is not a secret that team members who like and respect each other tend to collaborate on a project more effectively.
In conclusion, we need to find a healthy balance between being productive at work and forming social bonds. The ideal option is to find friends in the workplace, but not at the cost of our own productivity.
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