How can you say that our partner is the one for you "forever"?

Philippines
November 10, 2012 10:40am CST
Everyone of us dreams to have a happy ending in life. If you're in a relationship right now, you want to make it last forever. If not, you want to find someone whom you can share for the rest of your life. I am afraid that who I have right now is not meant for me. What am I gonna do? :( The worry kills me a lot! Help!
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18 responses
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
How long have you been with your partner? And why do you think that she is not the one for you? What did you like from her in the first place? And has she changed since you became a couple? These are just a few questions to help you with what you are asking. if you think that you really do not see yourself being with her, and you have totally lost your feelings for her, then there is no use pretending that you are okay with her being as your girl. Be honest and tell her what you feel.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Life is a gamble. We can never be sure of everything. There are couples who still break up even after being married for 20 years. Quit thinking of the "what ifs". It will only make you go crazy thinking and worrying. You can never know what is good for you until you have tried it, right?
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
We're almost 4 years. I am not thinking that she's not the one for me. There's this "what ifs" that's going in my mind. I believe that she is the one for me and actually, I am praying and working on it. I've never lost my feeling for her. I am just worried what if we can't make it in the future. As what I have said in my previous comment, I will live the moment and I will do my best. :) Thanks jenny1015! :)
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
11 Nov 12
Things like that are very hard. If we have met a person that we have come to know, have similar goals and outlooks on life then we may be able to share our life with them. Even then though couples do grow apart and some start to have different goals and outlooks on life. That in turn ends many relationships. We can't really know for sure if one person is exactly best for us.
• United States
11 Nov 12
I hope that you are able to find a person that fits well with you. I do honestly have to say though that there really isn't a guarantee that one person will be with you forever. Both individuals have to be willing to make the relationship work, to compromise, and continue to love one another. It's easy to feel this way about a person at the beginning of a relationship. It doesn't however always last for many couples. Even couples who at one time thought that they were perfect for one another.
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Yes. We can't really know but we can make a way to make sure that that person is the one for us forever. :)
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
i have had my experience with my ex boyfriend, and i thought we are meant for each other, i thought we were a match made in heaven. everything seemed to right, everything seemed really perfect, that both he and me are happy together, until it was shattered by his foolishness and his act of cheating on me. He sure was something that was just a bad dream now. Maybe with that, i have learned not to immediately say for my self that the person i am with is the one. you can probably say it, feel it.. but we all can be deceived by what we see... it can fall apart in an instant. Now, i take things one step at a time, i will cross the bridge when i get there... i know it will happen and i know there is that someone for me, and i will be happy and will be loved by this person wholly...
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Chiyosan, thank you for your reply. Actually, I am aware of that. Its just that I can't erase worrying. I can't imagine both of us separated. However, we can never tell what lies ahead. So I am just enjoying the moment being with her. I live my life today and lift the tomorrow and future to God.
@mzz663 (2772)
• United States
11 Nov 12
If you are having doubts right now, then maybe you want to figure out why. Are there things that make the two of you not compatible? Are you arguing a lot? Sometimes it is better to get out of a relationship in the beginning before things get way complicated. Sometimes you know in your heart that it isn't right and you know it's time to leave that relationship and move on. Maybe she feels the same way but neither of you are ready to move on or afraid to hurt one anothers feelings. You two should talk and figure all of this out before you make commitments that carry on for years but will hurt worse in the end.
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Dear mzz663, I am not having any doubts. I am just worrying because sometimes, I get crazy because I really want to marry that girl. As of this moment, I am saving money for our future. We are perfect opposites but that makes us perfect. I believe in her. For me, leaving a relationship is not the answer. It is facing the challenges and even the fears. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it!
@hexebella (1136)
• Philippines
10 Nov 12
I believe in this life there is someone meant for each individual and the key is finding that person. Most of us has not found the right person and we thought that the person we are in relationship with is the one ideal for us. They may be ideal only for some time but not for life. If we found that person meant for us and if that person is still free at the time we met them, then it's living happily ever after.
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Thanks hexebella! :) I believe in that too. I just realized that I should lift that worry to God and let Him work on us. What I will do right now is to live this moment. And no matter what happen, I will just accept it.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
11 Nov 12
If you do think this is the wrong person I think you both should talk about that. I think it's wrong to waste someone else's life by staying with that person and taking away that person (plus your) change to find the real one. I do not know on what you base this feeling but you are the only one who can know. A relationship means you have to work for it, you both have. If you are not willing to do so you better stop with it now (or agree about a date when to do so). I think it's also good to talk about how you both think a relationship should be, what your goals, wishes, dreams are for you and how you can reach that. I have no feelings (anymore) that my relationship will last forever but it probably will since my husband lives in Africa. I am not dreaming of a happy ending if it comes to that plus have no plans for the future (my country will never allow him to live here permantly which he knows and I doubt it would make him happy). What you are going to do now? Being honest!
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
11 Nov 12
If you have doubts, then this is not the right one. Follow your heart, but remember, there are no guarentees.
@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11 Nov 12
You have at least one partner whom you HAVE to stay with forever--whether you like it or not-- ... yourself. The good news about that is: if you have a GOOD partnership with yourself, you have the firm foundation upon which to build future partnerships (spouse, children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren). If you are a BAD partner to yourself, you can be GLAD that no one else has to suffer when you're alone!
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
11 Nov 12
well if you ask life is always about one caring and sharing a lot for others and also to make their presence felt.so be caring always
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
11 Nov 12
It would be nice if there were forever. I married 14 years ago and he was mine forever. Things were great for 4 or 5 years. Then he changed on me. So I think you never know if someone will be a forever.
• India
11 Nov 12
I feel its really hard to find out which person could be the rite life partner. I have been with 4 girls now. I even stayed together which each girl. every thing used to be nice and lovely for almost an year to 15months. Later you need to adjust and compromise. and finally things no longer can last. I feel its because situations change. people change / you change. I always wanted to carry on. but girls are bit demanding these days. so I would say any girl that gets along with me well, I would live with her all my life. I can adjust at times.
• Indonesia
11 Nov 12
Just keep thrusting each other. That's the key for good relationship.
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
I don't believe in the word " forever ". People come and go in our lives. It's up to us who we want to stay and it's up to them as well. The key is to continue growing for the better as an individual and a good partner. Just love unconditionally for both of you to be happy and don't forgot to love yourself too. It's a matter of balancing all aspects of life. Always put God as the center of your relationship for a stronger bond. I've seen people who lost their most loved person ( husband, wife, fiance, girlfriend, boyfriend ) even they give the best of love they could ever think of. Every person that comes in our life has their specific role. Only God knows what that is.
@iMamom (321)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Sad to know how you think and feel about you partner.My friend think well and if you really have doubts try to talk to her and say you need to have a space ( cool off ). If you feel that your happier after that maybe its time to say good bye to her. But if you seem not to live with out her, and every moment is incomplete with out her, then you know whats the answer, You love her and willing to be with her. Think as well if her attitude is what you dont like, Maybe if thats the only worry you have talk to her and let her know what you think is best for both of you. GOOD LUCK, cheers to you both.
@hexeduser22 (7253)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
If you're worried that you're not really for each other and she is not the one you are destined to be with then stop it right now. I don't know what makes you say or feel it but if you really want to look for someone that you can share forever with then stop looking. Appreciate the one that you have right now and then ask yourself the question again. Sometimes we got to look into what's in front of us and then when you learn to appreciate and see its beauty ask yourself if you want to look for anybody else. If the problem is not you then just stop as early as now so that the pain of breaking up wouldn't be catastrophic. You're the one to determine who is forever and who is not.
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
I always believe that if you love God and will follow and apply his teachings, you'll be able to learn to love other as you love yourself. Is the person whose with you right now your wife? If not, then it is about time to give yourself time to think things over because it would be harder if you'll only tell her about this when you're already married. You should not be having doubts. Trust not doubt is one of foundations of any relationship.
@franseman (516)
• Philippines
11 Nov 12
Personally I don't believe in forever. Eventhough my 2 sisters will celebrate their 40 years of marriage soon hahahaha. But I saw you're 22 yo so that's still young. And it might happen you have chosen the wrong partner. I'd say stop it gracefully. Explain why. You both have a lesson here, use it! Anyway, I wish you all the luck!
@nitinnair89 (2900)
• India
11 Nov 12
Hello :) my friend this is a common case in our country-India.parents nevr allow us to marry d 1 v lov..it hurts a lot..hv trust in urslf & believ dat ur partnr is made 4 u..