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Initial vs. later stages of a relationship...
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Fuuma
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Other than the companionship and kids, what's the point of having a long term relationship again?Originally Posted by Flambeur
Sometimes you really like someone. You both create meaning/point as you go along. Don't diss it unless you've tried it.
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After my first serious relationship that lasted over two years, I thought that I couldn't get into one anymore. But I moved on, and got involved with the last ex for almost 3 years. I'll have to see if I want to do this long term thing again, unless I know for sure it will lead to a marriage. I like to be committed to someone, but the downside of that is if it doesn't work out, it hurts like ****.
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Sometimes you really like someone. You both create meaning/point as you go along. Don't diss it unless you've tried it.Originally Posted by Fuuma
Ok no I get it. Been there, done that multiple times. Still think it's somewhat overrated.
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Other than the companionship and kids, what's the point of having a long term relationship again?Originally Posted by Flambeur
There's multiple reasons. Two working people = greater security and income redundancy, for instance.
Basically though, it's because you like being with that person so much. I had sworn off long term relationships when I met the person who would become my wife. I think staying single is just as valid as a long term relationship. I would probably still be single, or done the serial monogamy thing with some interludes, if I'd not met this particular person.
There's multiple reasons. Two working people = greater security and income redundancy, for instance.Originally Posted by Piobaire
Basically though, it's because you like being with that person so much. I had sworn off long term relationships when I met the person who would become my wife. I think staying single is just as valid as a long term relationship. I would probably still be single, or done the serial monogamy thing with some interludes, if I'd not met this particular person.
In before fuuma jumps back in calling you a ******* idiot for making such decisions based on financial factors!
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-SexOriginally Posted by oroy38
-No risk of STDs (assuming she's faithful)
-Sex
-Not having to cook for yourself anymore
-Not having to do your own laundry anymore
-Sex
And Sex.
Yeah. Now you'll cook for two and do two people's laundry.
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In before fuuma jumps back in calling you a ******* idiot for making such decisions based on financial factors!Originally Posted by GQgeek
C'mon, I'm sure even Pio didn't go into a relationship because of the two jobs, I mean he might say it is a benefit but it's hopefully not a reason to do it. What would you think of someone who gets a gf because of the two job thing? Think about it...
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C'mon, I'm sure even Pio didn't go into a relationship because of the two jobs, I mean he might say it is a benefit but it's hopefully not a reason to do it. What would you think of someone who gets a gf because of the two job thing? Think about it...Originally Posted by Fuuma
I was just giving more reasons than "companionship and kids." When it works right, it's a real partnership, with all the benefits of any good partnership.
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