Ever wonder what it takes to make a marriage last? So do we. And if the experts can’t agree, is there hope for the rest of us?

Relationship experts were asked what they think of the tried, but not always true, love sayings. The results are fascinating. For example, take the love saying:

“Your spouse shouldn’t be your best friend.”

What the experts said:

Pepper Schwartz: “I agree. I think you’re asking a lot of your marriage to have the level of confidentiality, truthfulness, and disclosure that a best friendship has. Your marriage can fulfill only so many roles.”

Barbara DeAngelis: “I disagree. If your spouse isn’t your best friend, then what is he? I think it’s important that you not only love him but like him a lot, too.”

For experts’ take on other love sayings, check out this link.