We all have been in bad relationships that lasted longer than they should have; any lessons learned to pass on???
2007-01-23 11:43:48 · 28 answers · asked by sml 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
never get too attached - keep a bit of cynicism to keep from getting crushed if it goes downhill.
know when to call it quits - if something isn't working out and you've tried to correct it but it still sucks, move on. that is why we date, and do not marry the first person we kiss.
you cannot change the person you are dating. women try this all the time. it will fail without compromise. an illusion will be set up, but that is all.
OH!! and the person who likes the other person LESS is the one who controls the relationship.
2007-01-23 11:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by holyitsacar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My greatest lesson learned, and it was a hard one to learn...
Not to put my own morals and expectations in someone else.
Meaning: I will call home if I am going to be late, but that don't mean he thinks the same way as I do....I have to remember that each person has his / her own way of doing things and the way they think about things. Something that is of great importance to me, may mean nothing to the next person....
In short, always let people be who they are, not who you WANT them to be..
2007-01-23 11:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haven't been in lots of relationships, but I've learned a lot from others', and the #1 lesson I've learned is: don't rush things and you can't change the person.
2007-01-23 11:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have lessons in how to train your wife passed on by wise men where I use to work. But it is not things that you can explain on here. Sorry bout that. These are things like how to get her not to buy things at dept. stores and not expect presents at holidays. These really work! Man am I glad I knew these men before I got married. Happily married 14 years and only gave her 4 presents!
2007-01-23 11:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you feel that something is not working, it is probably not working.
I mean, it is time to check if you are in that relationship because you are already there, or because it is a good relationship; if the latter, stay. If the first, then try to change whatever is not good but set a date to reconsider if you cannot fix whatever is broken
2007-01-23 11:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by Q'Aminator 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never spend money on a person who never has money. Even though they say they will pay you back some day, that day never seems to arrive.
Money won't buy you love just an empty Bank Account.
2007-01-23 11:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dee U 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be open. Be honsest. Be willing to leave if it isn't working out. If neither of you are into the relationship then it's just holding both of you back from living your lives the way you want to. If one of you isn't into the relationship, your just holding the one that is back from moving on.
2007-01-23 11:47:34 · answer #7 · answered by Steve B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 00:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by ruddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not from a bad relationship, but a learning experience ....
Never, ever take your partner for granted! Tell them and show them you love them every day. Grow and improve yourself everyday.
2007-01-23 11:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That reguardless of how long you're with someone, never, ever take yourself too seriously.
I remember saying "my husand is an azzhole, but he would never cheat on me". BOY WAS I WRONG!!!! I found out one day that not only did he cheat, but for most of our 12 years, and with various women.
2007-01-23 11:50:37 · answer #10 · answered by T Jae 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋