What are relationships really like?

xvszero · 2022-03-18T04:07:54+00:00

I don't know about anyone else but my wife and I have each other's backs, period.

Inareskai · 2022-03-18T08:09:51+00:00

Generally, they aren't superficial and transactional. So... that's why people get into them.

Usually healthy relationships look like people supporting and caring for each other (emotionally and sometimes physically). And just wanting the best for the other person and if not actively helping them reach their goals then being enthusiastic and interested in their life.

Naus1987 · 2022-03-18T11:57:07+00:00

I’ve been in a few long-term relationships. The longest being 8 years. And honestly, a good relationship is nothing like anything the internet says.

The best way I can explain it is like family. You argue sometimes, but you always work it out. Both people sacrificing for the team, and enjoying the adventure!

They exist. Just rare. But look at your friends and family. See what works. What doesn’t work.

Don’t chase a pretty face when you need to focus on personality too. Date to marry and not date for hookups. Different approaches lead to different goals.

Women are just like men. Find someone who loves to think critically, has empathy, and a good heart and life is good. The best way to have a friend is to be a friend. Be a great person and then find a great person.

Suffice to say, it’s not all roses and rainbows, but it is what you make it!

mercinarary · 2022-03-18T17:34:25+00:00

There’s no real answer because every relationship is unique and different. I can tell you that transactional relationships are not the norm and I’ve never experienced it.

sleepy_sunflower · 2022-03-18T15:44:54+00:00

it's really nice to experience the world together with someone that you feel close to. from little things like cooking a nice meal together or having inside jokes, to planning adventures and experiencing new things together, to more serious things like having someone to go to when you're going through something who you know is going to care and is going to do their best to be there for you. to me the best relationships have been when both people are going out of their way to be thoughtful towards the other person and make an effort to show them they are valued -- which looks different for different people, because what makes each individual feel appreciated differs.

PutsWomenOnPedestal · 2022-03-18T12:03:47+00:00

Why do people get into relationships and what do real, healthy relationships look like?

I have wondered about this myself since people here go on and on about healthy relationships. I think this is the wrong question. A better question is why do you want a relationship with a woman. And what exactly is a non-transactional relationship? Is there such a thing? If you dig deep enough even non-transactional relationship will be revealed to be transactional. If you aren’t getting something out of it why are you in it in the first place?

5MinuteMentalFitness · 2022-03-20T13:30:10+00:00

Well unconditional love is very much conditional.

It is based on the condition that despite any other aspect temptation tribulation of the world coming your way you will love each other no matter what.

It is the toughest and sometimes harshest condition to have of love because life is simply a series of joys mixed with effort where while you are dealing with the effort you have tons of monkeys trying to throw shit on your face and knock you off track.

Title	What are relationships really like?
Author	SuperSpikey2748
Upvotes	5
Comments	8
Date	March 18, 2022 4:04 AM UTC (4 years ago)
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