Do you Think Longterm Relationships are good?

United States
July 29, 2010 4:36am CST
Before I got married we related with my wife (formerly fiancee) for three years. We met several challenges but above all we managed to go through them without quiting the relationship. What is your stake on Relationships which go on for over 1 year. Do you think they are okay?
8 responses
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
30 Jul 10
I think long term relationships are good. In long-terms you learn how to deal with struggles that come along in life. It builds a bond and shows your affection for the other person because like you said bent you don't give up on one another.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
30 Jul 10
Actually I have a good impression for those couples that are in long term relationship in the sense that it could mean, they could still settle whatever challenges, arguments and different beliefs they have but of course it does not mean that this is happening to all couples. I just said that in the sense that nowadays I often hear people that are in short term relationship like months then there will be another partner and so on. Other people can't really stick to one partner.
@allamgirl (2140)
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
for me, long term relationships are good because you get to know the person more. you get to test out your relationship with the problems that comes through to the both of you. you get to fight temptations to be with someone new for the thrill and excitement of it. and when you do, it must feel good to know that you can be with that one person you love no matter what.
@hushi22 (4928)
29 Jul 10
i think it would depend on the pair. in my case we are only 7 months and on a long but everything is going ok. before i had a 4 yrs but not as ok as now.
@rose005 (254)
• India
29 Jul 10
I think long term relationships are good because they will missed each other and grows strong feelings whereas in short term relation they don't miss each other, they met every time and get fade up and so on..
• United States
30 Jul 10
Hmmm. All relationships are based around meeting needs. Either you meet them or you dont. Generally when relationships are new each person is eager to meet the others needs. As the years pass things can change and if needs are no longer met then they fall out of love and possibly move on. My first marriage I was with the person for 5 years before I married. It lasted a year. The second marriage we were together for 2 years...it lasted 12 years. Now I'm on marriage three and we'll see...I'm always hoping for the best.
@picjim (3002)
• India
29 Jul 10
It is only long term relationships which are good when compared to short term ones.People who have stuck it out through thick and thin are reliable.If one is friends for a short while or relationships break up quickly that means we aren't suited for one another in the real sense of the term.It is only in relationships that last over a year that there is understanding and adjustment to each other.Long term relationships are really good.
@ashton77 (292)
• India
29 Jul 10
Any relation whether long term or short term should have love as a common thing. When we there is love, people can overcome easily being next to each other during difficult times. Longterm Relationship last more because you know the people in and out. The time spend with the person and the bond becomes stronger. I think people who are in long term relation are luckier because they have one another to love.