Relationships are work. Serious work. No one comes by an Obama relationship by accident. Love may be magical, but maintaining that love is hard, gritty work.

That’s why this poll and the tweets after it are important. The writer shares some necessary insight into what young people think matters most in a relationship versus what actually matters most as stated by those who have gone before.

Do see below:

The most important thing in a (serious) relationship is?

— The MC (@Sirkastiq) January 10, 2017

So after 548 votes, 63% of you say communication, 27% respect, 12% money and 3% sex. https://t.co/rx8S7liRjH

— The MC (@Sirkastiq) January 11, 2017

Well said.

Op-ed Editor