Why do people stay?

United States
May 20, 2009 5:46pm CST
I am in a very rocky relationship and I do not want to leave I truly love this man and even thought we have had very hard moments we always work it out and continue ahead but Im just wondering is this how it should be always struggling for one reason or another?
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@mhethess (379)
• Philippines
20 May 09
Hi dianamunoz1, Being ito a relationship is not an easy situation. You have to do things that will help build that relatiionship, and you have to work hand in hand with your partner. The first thing you have to do is put God as the center of your relationship so that no matter what kind of storm or problem your relationship will encounter it will stay strong for you have the best foundation. You have to be together praying and doing things that build your relationship, and most important you must have the element of Love nd Respect. Thanks, can you be my friend and add me in your list?
• Malaysia
21 May 09
Yes it is. It is very important to work things out together and not just relying on one person only especially in hard moments. You are lucky to have this man that cooperative and not just run away like some other guy when they are having problems. I wish you both the best! It is good to know you can share your hard and good moments with someone you love.
• United States
21 May 09
I think it's a lot harder for people to stay in relationships that they've been in for quite a long time. They get comfortable and are told they're loved and told that they will always care for them. However, in reality that isn't the case and things just keep getting worse but because they're told they're loved and that everything is OK, they stay. The longer you're in the relationship and the more hold someone has over you, the harder it is to leave.
@msBetty (83)
• Philippines
20 May 09
Yup! I've always been told that if you really love someone, set him/her free... if it comes back, its truly yours... But I believe that if you truly love someone, fight for your love, that was true love is! Never give up on someone, and always find a reason to stay with that person. Its not everyday that you'll meet someone whon have the magic to let you fall inlove. =D
@punlonnjack (1308)
• United States
20 May 09
the answer to that my friend in my opinion is yes. you love someone you will go from good to bad to good again.i have struggled with my husband for years.when its good its great thats why i hang in there.i know it wont be a struggle all the time.and loving someone that much to go through things together and stay together is something to be proud of.alot of people give up.or lose their love.but as long as there is love and hope for tomorrow things will work out.people and situations do change.sometimes not as quickly as we like them too but they do eventually.
@UnderSea (69)
• United States
20 May 09
I believe that if you guys truely love each other, it should not be so hard. Sure there are always going to be some challenges and obstacles, but it should always come to a compromise and not always one -sided. I don't really know your whole story so I can't really properly give you the right advice. On your subject you asked why do people stay, my answer is that people stay for many different reasons, mostly its because they are afraid of changes and the un-known. A lot of people are stuck in difficult situation because of it. Personally I think life is too short to spend on situations that just seems with out a solution. But the person has to be ready to get out or its just going to drag on even longer. Good luck to you and wish you all the best!