All I hear is all this stuff about breakups, cheating, and divorce... I rarely hear people talk about relationships in a way that boosts my confidence in them.
2007-01-07 05:49:12 · 36 answers · asked by lol omg jk lmao brb ty yw stfu 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
The understanding that they can't run on autopilot. That is the common mistake - that you can both live your lives and the marriage will take care of itself. It's cliche, but you really have to work at it.
2007-01-07 05:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by edward_the_l0ngshanks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have given this much thought - it is a constantly evolving connection. It needs flirting, and kisses and erotica, and time apart and time together and understanding and honesty and growing together and some fantasy and some reality and letting go and holding on and more flirting and more erotica and room for each other and continued surprises and did I mention kissing and making out.
Fairytales are better left in childrens books. Soul mates change the minute one or both person grows/changes. Chemistry is just that - a physical reaction to a moment of a person.
When a partnership develops for the "right reasons" and can last forever but people get too busy, to placid, to sedate to continue to feed the original spark.
It is very sad actually. Do not lose hope, though, because the looking and dreaming is half the journey.
Did I mention the importance of making out for hours no matter how long together you have been. AHHHHHHHHHH
2007-01-07 06:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by goddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD can make things last forever. No one else can. If you have two people who believe and follow the Lord you have HARMONIOUS LOVE. Full of respect for all things as well as each other.
It is true what you say about a lot of breakups. However I know a lot of couples who not only live in total harmony, but plan on never parting from each other.
2007-01-07 06:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several factors keep a relationship strong.
One Factor is to maintain your physical appearance. Too many couples let themselves get out of shape to the point where there is no longer any sexual attraction.
Another factor would be financial security. Many splitup occur over money issues.
Honesty also. Thats a key one.
Finally couple's need to remember that their significant other is their "BEST FRIEND" as well as their lover. Nothing else should come between that friendship.
2007-01-07 05:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Darktania 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone one has opionions about relationships and love - please know that they are just opinions....and you are going to have to search for the answers on your own. everyone's answers will be different, and not always to what you specifically are looking for.
do not ever loose hope, you set the standards and patiently put yourself out there. it is soooooo with the fight.
i am presently in a 13 year relationship with the most wonderful man in the world. yeah - it is not always parties, bells and whistles - but it is stable, loving, thoughtful and most importantly - TRUSTING! having him by my side is the reason everything happens for me...and i knew it from the start. there was never a doubt in my mind that we would be together forever.
so - dont give up....SET YOUR STANDARDS AND ENJOY THE RIDE.
2007-01-07 06:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by litlbigdg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a relationship needs to last forever is Love, Honesty, and Trust and Fun.
2007-01-07 06:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by slim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes work.... Breakups, divorces, etc. are the easy way out. If couples would live their vows and work at their relationships, there would be less cheating and fewer divorces...
2007-01-07 05:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think one big thing is to always keep the relationship alive. Like give her little presents, leave her small notes to let her know you've been thinking about her, go out on exciting dates (like things other than movies and dinner...like sailing, going to hang at the beach or lake, going rollerskating, just different things), kiss a lott and to also be caught up with each other (ask how her day was, stuff like that).
hope this helps
good luck
2007-01-07 05:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by brunette_attraction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents are married for 23 years and still liking it together, they say you need trust, love, and mutual respect, and give the other person personal time and space away if they need it. In other words, they say you have to WANT to be there together, as a unit, not like two single people living together.
2007-01-07 05:53:19 · answer #9 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is the best policy. There is no reason to lie in a relationship and if you can always be honest about everything with your partner it will make your relationship much stronger and more durable.
2007-01-07 05:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by shallybles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋