Fight or give up

Philippines
November 20, 2012 1:08am CST
I am an emotional person. When it comes to relationships, I am one of the 'martyr' type. When the going gets tough, I don't easily give up. Instead, I will try to seek for possible solution to save the relationship. I only give up when I feel there is no reason to fight for anymore. Am I making sense? When is the right time to give up?
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25 responses
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
Of course, you have a sense on that.You are a great lover then. Like you do, I will also fight what is worth fighting for and if it is not worth it then why should I stay that long in relationship if in the end it will do nothing?I am also like that. I want to do everything just our relationship will be save but then if he is not participating with me at all so what's the point that I should pursue that. right?
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
my thoughts, too
@tarachand (3895)
• India
20 Nov 12
Relationship's, (and I am assuming that you mean inter-personal relationships with people you care and think that they care for you) depend upon importance - and I mean the level of importance for each of the parties - Even single sided love.... It is good that you pursue solutions to maintain and improve the relationship level. The right time to give up? Well that depends upon how important that relationship is for you or for the other party... sometimes one never gives up, sometimes it ends after a token halfhearted attempt of continuance ........ Hope my take makes sense....
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
You do make sense, tarachand. Even if the relationship is very important, if I know I'll be fighting alone, it's hard to hold on. :(
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
When it comes to relationship, we can't avoid that there are parts for us to be hurt. Whatever we can do to avoid anything unpleasant in a relationship there still time that one of us having a hard time to relate our situation or behavior. Even if there is promises or whatever sweet words from both parties. There still time that misunderstanding will happen...
@graysky (132)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
i am in totally the same shoes as you.i dont give up so easily,when there are still reason to fight and hold on,i would definitely do.in a relationship you just cant say enough or i give up for just small little things,misunderstandings usually occurs,its a part of knowing each other,you have to deal with it and try to adjust if you are willing to make the relationship last.when you love,love with all your heart,give chances,take risk,if it fails its not your fault.and you dont have any regret at all.its time to give up when you know your other half is not willing to reciprocate anymore.when you know u give everything and he/she is not willing to give anymore.
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
You're right. Taking risks, taking chances. That's the beauty of love.
• Australia
23 Nov 12
speaking of relationship,mostly girl is so emotional but u don't need to give up easily if u are in the good side.the best things is u need to talk to each other smoothly and easily to sort it out.
22 Nov 12
hi,soblessedindeed. I will do the same thing in your situation, and I think what you had done is suitable. Because you love your partner, you won't let love go. But love is connected to two persons, if one person doesn't want to keep it going, let it go. You will set free.
• Indonesia
21 Nov 12
I think your nature is correct, we do not get too give up in a relationship. But of course we must have a good reason to do that. Make sure that the reason it is something that is very you need in your life
@youless (112100)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Nov 12
Love shall be something beautiful and sweet most of the time. However, if it gives you so much pain, perhaps you shall give up. If your lover loves you, he/she shall learn how to treat you right. Love shall not let you give in and tolerate all the time. You are not a slave.
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
Yeah, you're making sense. We should do our best to save the relationship. Giving up is the last that we should do. Sometimes things go beyong our control. The situation is so hard to deal with but with our love, respect, trust and patience we are still able to fix things. However, if we see our partner doing everything to get away with us then it's time to give up. If he's not interested anymore, then you should let him go. There's no point in saving the relationship anymore. We have to learn to let go...
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
21 Nov 12
I had such experience. I was in love before, but I was a fool myself. I thought that if I keep on insistence to show her how much I love her, she will love me back the same. Sometimes, no matter how hard you tried, she just doesn't love you back. I can't force it, and eventually I gave up on such relationship. There is no point to force someone who doesn't love you at all, right? I knew that feeling, hurt, but you just have to let go somehow.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
As you have said, there should be a line drawn when to give up the fight.Especially in a relationship, one should also think if it's worth saving for. There is always two sides of the coin. If you have tried all the possible ways to save your relationship, but it's only you who is doing the effort, then I guess it's time to give up because it won't work.
• Uganda
21 Nov 12
Their is no right time to give in a relationship but what is important is engage God in it.
@keithyen (13)
• Australia
21 Nov 12
i think its ok to discuss it first to know his side.but sometimes we nagg them that lead to fight...but we have to makes sure that before sleep we already forgive them
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
As a conservative person specially in a realtionship for example marriage, so much things to consider, that is why you need to fight not just for yourself but your children. It is not for you to choose even you will break your heart so badly. Your children are worth fight for but also it depends on the situation if it will risk your life and your children. I do believe you must know how to stop and end the relationship
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
I can understand what you are trying to say. You really wouldn't just let your love get away just in a snap and it is good to fight for your love. No harm in trying to try to gain back the lost love. But however, if your partner decides to stick with his decision, and just wouldn't want to get back to the way you used to in your relationship, then it is time to give up.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
20 Nov 12
To me you are making sense and personally I do not think this is a sign of being emotional at all.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
20 Nov 12
I think it depends on the other person.. do they want to save the relationship as well as you??
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
it is the right time to give up when you can`t trust anymore your partner.. for me love is not enough for a relationship to go on because without trust you will just keep on fighting with issues on the past,. it is hard to stay in a relationship that is always fighting..
21 Nov 12
the right time to give up is when u put all your effort into the relationship and nothing has changed. I finally gave up in my relationship after 3 yrs of trying to fix things. I gave up a little late but i finally did give up. Giving up sometimes hurts but its for the best to make you have a happier life.
@glenng01 (71)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
There should no single time for you to give up. I totally admire you on what you do in your relationships but please stop being the martyr. Relationships should be mutual. You might be hurting a lot of times right now but the moment that you find the right one for you, all of those hurt would be truly worth it.