how do you handle relationship to make it last?

Philippines
June 12, 2011 9:52am CST
Having a relationship that don't give us emotional security seems no where to go. What is your purpose of having a relationship to a certain person. Do you view yourself to be with your partime for a lifetime? Please share yor ideas or if you were into a relationship before and didn't work out right, then just the question in the title.
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@emerillus (467)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
Hi! I've been in a relationship for 4 years and doubts came recently because there are some things which he does that I just don't understand and is against my principle. I always confront him about those but for him what he does is just normal and I disagree. My faith in him is starting to fade. I don't know what happened or why that happened, maybe there comes a point in your relationship that both of you gets tired of everything, but, I think I'll do something to make him miss me or make me miss him like, not seeing each other for a few days. Do you agree?
• Philippines
14 Jun 11
two things will happen if you do that, either he will surely miss you or he will forget you at all. Having a relationship is like a gamble thing. You don't know if you win or lose...
• Philippines
14 Jun 11
hi adeena-for me i don't think there is specific recipe to make the relationship last .coz some relationship even they love ,respect ,trust to each other or also god fearing person.they end breaking up.i just rather say that while he/she in your life feel them that he/ she really important to you .:)
@amaine (2027)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
Before I enter a relationship with someone, of course, I want to make sure that I wanted to be with him for the rest of my life. What's the point of being in a relationship if you don't want to be his spouse, right? If you don't think of this, then this simply proves you are not serious with that relationship.. Trust Respect Love God These are the most important ingredients in a relationship, and these four things is the perfect recipe for a lasting relationship. If a relationship won't work out, perhaps it isn't just for you. Someone better is planned by God to enter to your life..
@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
13 Jun 11
There is a lot that comes into play, in order to make a relationship last. First of all, I think that you need to talk to each other and be honest. I think that this certainly helps. And it can certainly make things better in the relationship. It is certainly something that my husband and I try to do, and it does help.
• Philippines
13 Jun 11
The best way is to listen. Sometimes problem in the relationship begins when a partner could not understand what the other is going through. Listening (as opposed to hearing) requires a lot of skill to develop. True listening only happens when all preconceived ideas, assumptions and judgment are all thrown out of the conversation. Sometimes it helps when we try to first understand the message and think of it as ones own before reacting.
@leigabs (40)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
I am currently in a two-year relationship. For some, it might not be long enough. For me, it is. My purpose of having a relationship to a certain person I guess is to love. You love a person that's why you're committing yourself to him/her. And yes I do view myself to be with my partner for a lifetime because it's a natural thing to do. Why love him/her just now, right? Everyday, I make it a point to be thankful for what I have including my relationship. I promise myself everyday also to love him more. I guess I'm lucky that my boyfriend is a really good guy and he loves me dearly. When we do fight, which is rare and more of misunderstanding, we try to resolve it right away. I always tell him that we cannot sleep until we have not resolve our issues. We always say our thanks yous and i love yous every chance we get. There's really no secret recipe in making a relationship lasts. As long as you love each other, respect each other, and trust each other, you will never go wrong. Also, pride and lies are venom.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
Well, it's hard to handle a relationship, friend. Because whatever ways we do to make last but our partner do something which is against our principles. The opportunity to make it last will have less probability to stay forever... If our partner has the fear of God. There is no problem about that. The good thing maybe is to get our partner to be near and in touch with God. Because if she having the faith with God. There is a fear beyond our partner the we can rely...
• United States
12 Jun 11
Personally I cannot be in a part-time relationship. I give my all while in a relationship and for me to give only part-time of me, well then I can only expect a partner to do the same. Which is not what I want with a partner. "Do you view yourself to be with your partime for a lifetime?" Therefore, when I am in a relationship and giving my all, I expect the same. My purpose is to not settle for just anything less then me, meaning I expect my partner to give me just as much as I give him. I realize that for some it is okay to perhaps be in a part-time relationship, and that is fine. But when I am in a relationship, I expect their full-time efforts, as I give my full-time efforts. As for any past relationships, sure I am human and it did hurt, but as every other human time healed all wounds. With the right amount of time I was able to find me and realize what I wanted and or would not stand for in the next partner. Therefore, when another love interest came along I was full revived and was able to give my full-time efforts and attention.
• Portugal
12 Jun 11
to make it last you have to be caring^^ if you care a lot for your lover he wont feel the need to look for it in other place. also trust and honesty is very important. you should always say how you feel. even if you disagree with your lover on something. and sure you have to trust that he is faithful to you. sometimes the fact that we dont trust can ruin a relation. so i say that care,friendship, trust and honesty are the main things for a relation to last^^
@gamma9967 (607)
• India
12 Jun 11
Relationship is a strong bond and attachment.One must always try to keep the partner happy and should give him/her enough freedom so that there are no problems but the most important thing in a relation is trust.