Of the many long-term relationships between couples I know, many have broken up once or twice or given each other space to study abroad, travel long-term or pursue a personal amibition, and still worked out in the long-term. Is that a common thing to happen. I guess I need a little faith here...Have a lovely day!
2006-09-10 18:53:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I have been in the same relationship for 25 years now & I think it is made more successful by the fact that we have different interests.
My partner enjoys Gardening, DIY & is a real home bird. I enjoy Foreign Travel & Driving.
I go on holiday on my own, leaving him at home to do as he wants.
2006-09-10 19:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all constantly changing and sometimes we realise what we had was good and return to it others that we were unfullfilled and don't it is always a risk. Love is a many splendoured thing and comes in all guises and in any relationship the path twists and turns. Yes it works .......but only if each is honest about the real reasons for wanting such space. Constraints stifle a relationship and freedom can enhance
2006-09-10 20:52:42 · answer #2 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You used the term "worked out in the long term", does this mean finally getting together with a mortgage and possibly a couple of children? Sorry to answer your question with another question, but if your answer is "yes", then a relationship can only be enhanced by the pursuit of separate interests.
2006-09-10 19:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by kytho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend and her husband have been married for 6 years now, both in early 30's. She is a traveller, whilst he would happily never leave his home town - they have struggled but have learned to compromise. She no longer goes off for months, but chooses to take longer holidays - ie 3 weeks in Ghana then in a few months a few more in Asia. She funds it herself by working between times and am sure she'd rather just go off for 6 months at a time, but this is what has made it work for them.
2006-09-10 22:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by Contrary Mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a saying that you have to let someone go if you love them, and if they return then you know they love you too.
2006-09-10 18:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by loveorlust06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋