2007-01-10 08:57:26 · 30 answers · asked by Squid C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I decide that that a new relationship is going to be long term when:
I really enjoy a person's company
I can give ultimate trust
I would rather not be with anyone else
The person conveys that they feel the same way about me
I start to invite the individual to participate in events with me far into the future.
That there are things about this person that make me feel good about myself; make me feel comfortable with them; make me laugh and enjoy life.
This decision is not really a conscious decision, but you asking this question has made me think about my current relationship...and honestly, I would really want to be with no one else but my sweetie.
It is also a decision to commit..to be with no one else...to look no further. Some would call it settling...but its something more. You have to believe and feel it in your soul and heart.
Be true to yourself.
2007-01-10 09:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by What, what, what?? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COMPATIBILY & COMMUNICATION & LONG TERM GOALS. Do you find yourself comfortable around this person? Does your family approve. Could you see them as a good parent. Do you want to live in the same city in the next five years. If you don't have any secret agenda and you feel you are in it for the long haul - after about six months you will get another look at the relationship through difficult and fun times. Did your partner support you or ignore you? Do you feel you will find them attractive in 10 years? 20? Is your sex life enough? Are they romantic, or do you keep it spicy enough to keep yourselves entertained? I say write down a list of pros & cons, if the pros outweigh the cons for this person... STILL take it one day at a time. No rushing to the alter.
2007-01-10 09:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Shyeeee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell a realtionship is going to be long term when both of you have alot of the same long term goals. If you both want the same things out of life and enjoy each others' company, there is a better chance of staying together longer.
2007-01-10 09:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by gweengrl89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its something you really decide....its something that happens. If you guys hit it off right off the bat then hey theres a possibility. But you can never really know right away becasue you have to give it time to really get to know the person. If you 2 are still satisfied after that it will probably be long-term. Just remember that every person your ever with theres gonna be somehting about them you cant stand so try ad get past it and deal with it.
2007-01-10 09:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ambersgettingmarried 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly; I don't think it's a decision; its just something that happens. I didn't know that I was going to marry my husband when I met him. But here I am 3 1/2 years later; with a wedding ring, my own house and my 1st baby girl on the way.
2007-01-10 09:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to know if it will be long term is when:
You wake up one morning and noticed she drooled all over your shoulder. If you don't jump out of bed and go "ewwwwww!!", then it will be a long term relationship!
2007-01-10 09:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It keeps getting better and you both make each other happy. You deal together with adversity and it strengthens your relationship rather than weakening it. You start making plans as a couple rather than singles. You imagine a future together. There is honest communication between you. You miss her when you're apart but feel secure and trust her.
2007-01-10 09:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as far as my experience goes, when you start getting involved with someone, you start getting to know them, well things just sort of fall into place, after you get to know the person, you should start feeling or thinking ahead, maybe to a messy break up, or maybe you start thinking about how good it feels being with that someone, or planning trips together, i reckon that depending on the chemistry and the trust your start gaining or loosing towards the other person should show you wether you want it to be long term or not...
2007-01-10 09:17:54 · answer #8 · answered by no_bsht 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my life, often if i ask my self the question i know the answer. Either they make you feel like they better you and your life or they hold you back but you know the answer sorry all i can say with out knowing more .
2007-01-10 09:02:56 · answer #9 · answered by chefbc2k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That the person respects you and you share some of the same goals or interests.
2007-01-10 09:00:36 · answer #10 · answered by LS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋