long term relationship is it healthy?

Philippines
May 16, 2008 9:50am CST
i've been in a relationship for almost 4 years now, the relationship going smoothly, but sometimes, i feel like im getting tired knowing that we're just like this. im not in a hurry but i know where in the right age to get married but i think his not yet ready. what should i do? should i look for someone better than him?
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@aowaow (1516)
• Indonesia
17 May 08
Patiently wait your man to propose you. Asking him resembles chasing him. He will retreat, then you'll need more time to wait for the proposal. Don't let the thought of broken up fills inside you, because the more you think about it, the more you'll push your relationship into it. Don't worry, my dear. Just love the way it is. He will propose you one day. You just need to wait. Read carefully if he mentions about wedding concerning, then fetch the talk. Try don't talk as if you are so wanting for it, just be careful to pick the word so he won't feel be chased by you. Think awhile before talk. When you find it, your time is getting near. Good luck.
• Philippines
18 May 08
you have a point with that maybe all i need also is to look for other things im enjoying like chillin out with friends so i'll forget some of these marriage thing.
@aowaow (1516)
• Indonesia
19 May 08
You'd got the point. Not even here, but in your marriage life, you'll need to create greater chance for you, especially for your husband. If that time, you cannot get a chance from your husband, you may share with your parents, they are always the person that we can trust for. Friends or relatives, as long as they can keep your secret, it's better. Our family privacy must be filtered when we talk it out.
@Gesusdid (1676)
• United States
16 May 08
yeah i say it is heathly but theres always a down side to almost everythiing , now yeah you two been with each other for 4 years now you can get married and he can finally do it and offically be your husband then realize that he didnt want to be married in the first place and start messing around with other women behind your back ...etc etc ..see where im going with this ? yeah ....but you can stop all of that now and really surely ask him straight up if these 4 years were simply a waste of time ? or really see where he's at and wants to make you his wife .....the long term realtionship is healthy but like i said before you do need to see how a person acts , cause you might think you know a person but all of the sudden they change at the drop of a hat as the saying goes ....so ask him and if he says no than move one yeah you lsot 4yrs with him that your never going to get back ...but there might just be something better than him , thats ready ..
@Gesusdid (1676)
• United States
16 May 08
im glad i could help
• Philippines
16 May 08
yeah i think that comments seems so fair in between us. im 24 and i think im in the right age to know what his plans. i dont want to dump the 4 years but let me see then. anyway, thanks much to your comments
• India
16 May 08
Well, I don't think you should go for see another one . Long relations are really healthy to continue dear. Its really very painful to break any relation , so continue it that much you can .... Thanks !!!
• Philippines
16 May 08
well i guess your right bout that, but do you think i should let him know how i feel about our situation?
@ladysakurax (1161)
• Canada
16 May 08
first off, you must have a good relationship with him. So it will be sad to ake off like this. What you need to do is to talk to him. What is he planning to do? I've been dating with my bf since our prom. We are 22 at the moment but we are still not ready. We said to each other that we would marry when we finish university and get a decent job. So maybe is he thinking to save up monney for the perfect house? Does your bf has a job? After wedding, you guys will live together and there will be alot of responsability. So maybe he just wants to get ready financially. You must talk to your lover on what is making him to hesitate. I have a friend who used to ive with her husband but both didn't want any children. This is what you should do at this moment. If he just doesn't plan to get married, it is your decision to leave him or not.
• Philippines
16 May 08
his a very lighthearted man and im very cautious about things around me thats why whenever i get alarm by any situation he jst smiles at me while i want him to focus on that matter. were 24 now and i still dont know when are we getting marriedn im not in a hurry but i think more than 4 years is long run...
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• Philippines
18 May 08
It depends on what will be the final outcome of the relationship. If in marriage then i think it's ok but if not then it's another story. Ask him straight up about his plans for you and base on his answer will be the choice of your next step.
@gloreymay (882)
• Philippines
16 May 08
i prefer long term relationship. you'll learn a lot from him if your together always. maybe he's trying to find his time to be ready. marriage should not be hurried up it takes time to know someone better.
• Philippines
16 May 08
firs of all thank you for your comments. there are lots of things that comes into my mind whenever im looking to our relationship. its not in the hurry things, maybe im quite afraid to lose the person i love.
@rsa101 (37966)
• Philippines
18 May 08
Wow getting tired then would you say you don't loved him anymore? I think that is the only reason that you should be leaving a relationship at all. If your thinking that you want to settle down with him you should settle how you are feeling right now about him. Coz as I see it you're getting bored or whatever it is you're feeling what more can you expect when the two of you are settled down. So try to really know how you feel about him. Looking for a better person than where you are right now will end up where you are right now if you are just thinking of someone better than the one you have. You will alwasy reach a point that the better choice you made is not enough for you anymore. It is better to ask yourself if you really love the person you're with now or look for someone to love and never be bored with that person. Not the better person because you will always fuind a better person for the one that you thought is better before.
• United States
16 May 08
I think that the best thing you can do is let him know how you feel. Being with the same person for 4 years w/o too many problems is no easy feat and I don't think you should leave.It sounds like you're wondering if you SHOULD take the next step--even if you're in no hurry. A relationship is built on communication, however. You should think about where you want to be in your life, and where you see him in your life and make those thoughts known.
16 May 08
long term relationships are very healthy and we should always respect these relations. regards