[sidebar]Over the years, we have learned much about the essentials of a loving relationship by observing Louie. Louie has been our faithful companion. He tells us (with his doggie voice and actions) that he is delighted to see us, that he missed us and that he loves us. When we come home from work or play, he shivers, howling a gurgling sound and wags his tail uncontrollably. Imagine if your actions and the actions of your spouse lifted your spirits and made you feel just as delighted to see each other as the actions of your dog! Wouldn’t that make you feel loved and appreciated? 25 Love Sayings From Around The World Couples who learn these five love secrets from dogs will understand what it takes to have a successful lifelong relationship with another human being.

  1. Dogs love us unconditionally. A dog doesn’t love us just because we do something he likes, feed him food and water, let him sleep with us in bed, comb his fur, or take him to the vet. He just loves us anyway, and he loves us unconditionally. A marriage requires this same kind of unconditional love. I’m Falling In Love With Someone Off-Limits—Now What?
  2. Dogs never lie to us. A dog always tells us the truth. When those soft brown eyes look at you, you melt! There is no equivocation in his eyes. He loves us, plain and simple. His eyes express the love we feel from him. Imagine looking into your partner’s eyes and seeing how much they love you. 10 Unique Gifts Your Entire Family Will Love
  3. Dogs are always faithful. No matter what the circumstances, you can always count on your dog to be a loyal and faithful companion. If humans showed this same loyalty and faithfulness to each other, they would be one step closer to having a successful, lifelong, loving relationship. Click here to continue reading on YourTango.com.