Lasting Love

What are the elements of love, what is so different in today's society where marriages and relationships seem to fall before they are securely structured? Back in February the longest living couple whom have been married for over 84 years were giving relationship advice for others seeking to save or rekindle their relationship. One comment from them that stuck the most to me is when they stated "communication is key" and there are no magical or quick fixes in marriage". Sometimes I feel by us living in such a quick and instant society we tend to look for a quick fix and if that fix or change doesn't come quick enough then hey the relationship is over. Now granted they are some relationship situations  that are straight to the point deal-breakers, but there are some that can be worked-out if the love is really strong. You sometimes have to think what has that couple gone through after 84 years of marriage. I think we as people should figure out first what can and cannot deal with within a marriage (relationship), and know that the person you met and accepted the good, the bad, and the ugly of that person will be the same. Of course growth will come but I think that will have a lot to do with the couple finally accepting each other for who they are. So I end this post by asking a question to my readers what do you think are the elements love?