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Some fortunate occurrences caused me to have a little hope in the upcoming new year. Not feeling very good today and am almost thinking of getting a check up. I need one and it has been years since my last. A girl interviewed me the other day from a local rag. Said she wanted to know "What makes a relationship last?" or "What are requirements for a healthy relationship?" type of question. I said something along the lines of "It takes compatibility and chemistry. Being able to be independent but still keeping the other person in the loop. Honesty.