Three things you need in a relationship

Here is my take on the three things you need in a relationship.  The first one is trust.  You have to have total trust in the person who has your heart.  That means not just trust that the relationship is strong and can withstand pressure from outside influences, but trust that my heart is totally in love with the person and nothing will break that bond.  Trust also that when things are bad and it seems like there is no way out, that they are the strong one and have your back.  Trust that whatever is shared between the two of you, it is only for you to know so the intimacy is strong. 
The second key component in my eyes is communication.  Communication is both listening and talking.  You should want to share your thoughts and feeling with each other.  You should be able to tell the person you love what you need and when you need it and how you need it so they can fulfill those needs. I am someone who flees during confrontation so the communication to me has to be put in a delicate way so I don't run and hide.  I also love the non-communication that is shared.  A simple touch on the knee when driving down the road.  A hand over mine to say he cares too. Those are the little things that I love to share.
The last is RESPECT and I bolded that one for a reason.  You have to give respect to get respect.  A relationship is doomed without respect.  It ties into the other two things to make a relationship work.  He has to know that I have flaws and I am not perfect but he respects me.  He has to also respect me as a person who has values and morals and does not judge me.  I need someone to respect me as a woman and not treat me like a doormat.  I will treat my man like a king as long as he knows when he dies...the kingdom is all mine!
Oh an I just needed to add this one too....Laughter and smiles.  Every relationship needs laughter & smiles. I would not be able to have a relationship if he didn't make me laugh and smile.  That is what gets me through my days.  I love it when he smiles and laughs because then I smile & laugh right back.
They are pretty much all equal in value but those are the things I think make a relationship work.  Money is not important and putting the toilet seat down is meaningless.  Don't sweat the small stuff.  On the other hand if he is very romantic and mushy when you are dating...don't expect it to continue when you are married! I'm just sayin'