I Asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek About the Non-negotiables of a Happy, Successful Marriage

Do you agree with their answers?

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You’re a marriage counselor. Based on all the psychology and relationship studies out there, what are the core, non-negotiable requirements for a marriage to survive and thrive?

That’s the prompt I gave ChatGPT, Gemini, and Deepseek. Here is what they each had to say.

Let us know in the comments if you agree with their answers, and which answer is the best.

Gemini 2.0

Based on psychological and relationship studies, here are the core, non-negotiable requirements for a marriage to survive and thrive:

1. Effective Communication:

Open and Honest Dialogue:

• This involves expressing feelings, needs, and concerns in a clear and respectful manner.
• It also means active listening and seeking to understand your partner’s perspective.

Constructive Conflict Resolution:

• Disagreements are inevitable, but healthy couples know how to navigate them without resorting to destructive behaviors like…