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Everyone knows relationships are hard, and if the journey is truly the reward, then it comes, for better or worse, in knowing ourselves better by understanding what we bring to the table, and what it is we need the other person to bring. Whether relationships succeed or fail, they are always a learning process. You learn from your partner, as well as from yourself as you are repeatedly put in situations that test who you think you are and how you react to button-pushing. Perhaps one of the most daunting parts of a relationship is knowing if you have really found "the one". Most of us don't find a "perfect" person, but rather there are things we love about who we are with, and things we don't, and the true struggle is figuring out exactly what is most important to you. Temptation will always creep up and when it does, our true feelings about ourselves are revealed as we are forced to delve deeply to discover what it is we truly want.
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My adorable red haired vegan boyfriend, who came out of no where into my life, is now officially that - my boyfriend. & ok, I'm not going to lie - there are at least 2 to 3 people who are in varying states of frustration due to my newly "taken" status. And obviously, who am I kidding? It feels great. Nothing like feeling wanted. And for once, I got the one I wanted: the environmental lobbyist, musician and sweet heart. I call him my sweet bean, if you can stomach that pet name. Amazing what a little "new love" can do for your point of view.
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Before I started reading any of these posts, I was thinking "What on earth do I know about relationships?!" But then I started reading some of the comments and I could honestly relate to 99% of them. I think that's the fun thing about relationships - while the relationship itself may be unique, the experiences really aren't. For example, my boyfriend and I moved in together almost 2 years ago. I was one of the firsts among my friends to move in with my boyfriend, and now a lot of my girlfriends are taking the "plunge." When one girlfriend asked me for my thoughts/advice, I basically made a "things I wish I would have known" list and her response was that while it was comical, she didn't think it really would pertain to her. Fast forward a few months into the cohabitation and she told me my list had some truth afterall! :) I guess what I'm trying to say is that I enjoy hearing stories from others because "relationships" is something that is so relatable!
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Hey everyone out there in relationship world, I just wanted to drop a few words. I love relationships, but they are one the toughest thing in the world. It is all about the two people involved. Sometimes it is harder than others. Communication as they say is key and if you dont have it, it doesn't mean that it is all over, you just have to work a little harder. I have been in a relationship now for over a year and it is still hard, we have communications issues, but we understand each other at the same time. As long as you get the reassurance that you need, you can be one of the happiest people in the world. You cna kind of sense it though even when you are in the dating phase, most exciting and annoying at the same time :) but I am glad it is over.
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Hi all, I am new here and find that relationships are, as many of you noted, not easy, but I believe that they all have their ups and downs, and you have to learn to pick your battles and roll with the changes. I have been with my husband for 20 years, 12 of them married, the other 8 living together. But before I met him, I dated some truly bizarre guys. The reason that I chose my husband was because he treated me, first and foremost, as a human being and a friend, rather than as a convenient cook and sex object. Men, in my experience, are somewhat simple, selfish creatures interested in being fed and having sex. Some want companionship and friendship too, but those are few and far between. They want a companion who has their same interests and who is willing to be enthusiastic about their passions. That isn't to say that they are bad or wrong, just not quite as evolved most of the time, as women.
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