I think relationships are constructed 2 different ways, and everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others.
1 being- together doing things together constant companionship.
2 being- together but each has their own space and time to do things.
Does your relationship fit into one of these? if so does it work?
2007-03-12 03:10:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
We are a #1.5.
My stepdaughter is getting married soon and the advice we give her is this:
You were two separate people leading two separate lives before you met. Being married brings you together as one, but you are still different people.
Having outside interests, hobbies and friends will keep your relationship from becoming stale. It will give you new conversations after years of marriage when you have heard each other's stories a hundred times. Just be mature about spending time outside of the relationship. Don't get jealous and if you find your mate is jealous of something you are doing, cease it immediately. Your time together is sacred and nothing should come before it.
2007-03-12 03:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by d f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This marriage fits into category 1. Seems to work, we get a lot accomplished around the home. although sometimes I will fake a nap so he can go putter by himself.
My first marriage didnt fit into either category. We were married but had 2 totally different lives, obviously that didnt work or I wouldnt be on marriage number 2...LOL
2007-03-12 10:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! mine doesn't FIT in with ANY! lol
I think it's just a companionship...he is HARDLY ever here! and even sleeps on the couch, comes too bed when he wnts something.
Drinks before he comes home and passes out when he is home...But has NEVER missed a day of work Over this!
????guess our marraige is FAR from prefect! LOL but i do LOVE HIM!
2007-03-12 10:18:11 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy-flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say mine is #2. My husband runs, bikes, and swims, and I love to work outside. He will offer to help once in a while but not often. I love planting, mowing, cleaning up the yard, keeping everything nice, and I don't think he really cares that much. But it all usually works out.
2007-03-12 10:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by bina64davis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We fit in to both catagories. We constantly do things together, but we also have our own space and time to do things. Works for us.
2007-03-12 10:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by pinniethewooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we have to blend. I'm more 1, and he's more 2,
and sometimes I have to force myself to get into a project to let him work from home or fix up the basement.
2007-03-12 10:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every relationship is different because it is between uniquely different individuals. What works for me may not work for anyone else.
2007-03-12 10:23:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 5 year relationship involves each of us having our own time to ourselves, spending time together, being individuals as well as being a part of a couple. i wouldnt have it any other way. its great this way, we both have our own lives as well as a loving life together.
2007-03-12 10:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by banjotrinket 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are in the first category and have been quite happy for over 36 years.
2007-03-12 10:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I are always together...we both like it that way,,are best friends...not for everyone, but for us it works:)
2007-03-12 10:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by ste.phunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋