Relationships:

[Stronbollia]

I would like to take a little break from the world of politics and like to connect with all of you on a personal level for a little bit.I am currently in a relationship thats about the month and a half right now. The longest relationship I've ever had was 1 year. To stabilize my relationships I am very nice to the girl, supportive, caring, etc. But I have problems being dominant and have trouble at times showing how I truly feel for her. I am curious to see what your guys longest relationship was and what strategies do you use to keep it stable?

[Samuraikoku]

Never.

[Grazak]

The first thing I do is write 3 paragraphs for an OP. That's always a good starter for a relationship.

[Galloism]

In over 10,000 years of life, I'm in my longest relationship, going on 3 years.

[Stronbollia]

Its alright Samuraikoku you'll find someone life always has a way of delivering unexpected results. And Would you define OP for me Grazak?

[Ostroeuropa]

a few years.
Horrible, terrible years filled with mostly grimness but the occasional nice moment to keep it going.

The longest healthy relationship, about a year.

[Grazak]

Its alright Samuraikoku you'll find someone life always has a way of delivering unexpected results. And Would you define OP for me Grazak?

Sure. I tried finding an easy link for you to read, but there was none, so no blame.

OP stands for Original Post or Original Poster. Your OP, in this case, is the first post of the thread. Good OPs provide background, an interesting topic, and also the poster's point of view. For an average-ish example, look here. Something like that would be sufficient for this particular thread.

[Stronbollia]

a few years.
Horrible, terrible years filled with mostly grimness but the occasional nice moment to keep it going.

The longest healthy relationship, about a year.

I am sorry to hear that buddy:P At least its all over now. What did you do to help keep your 1 year relationship healthy and stable? I right now am having difficulties with a relationship myself so any advice would be much appreciated

[New England and The Maritimes]

Zero years, zero days, zero minutes, zero seconds.

[Erickan]

Today is mine and Hath's 4 month anniversary. So. 4 months.

[Ostroeuropa]

a few years.
Horrible, terrible years filled with mostly grimness but the occasional nice moment to keep it going.

The longest healthy relationship, about a year.

I am sorry to hear that buddy:P At least its all over now. What did you do to help keep your 1 year relationship healthy and stable? I right now am having difficulties with a relationship myself so any advice would be much appreciated

Being open about your feelings or suspicions is good.
If you just let them know at the time, it's just one thing and it doesn't matter, and you can be reassured, and it encourages them to do the same.
Otherwise it builds up, and then in an argument, a lot of small things becomes a massive deal.

In addition to that, you should at LEAST talk once a day, but not necessarily hang out every day.

And post-it notes. They are very useful *slaps an I wub you note onto your back so you don't notice*

[Stronbollia]

Its alright Samuraikoku you'll find someone life always has a way of delivering unexpected results. And Would you define OP for me Grazak?

Sure. I tried finding an easy link for you to read, but there was none, so no blame.

OP stands for Original Post or Original Poster. Your OP, in this case, is the first post of the thread. Good OPs provide background, an interesting topic, and also the poster's point of view. For an average-ish example, look here. Something like that would be sufficient for this particular thread.

Ahh Alright Well I guess I failed to provide personal information about myself. "I am currently in a relationship thats about the month and a half right now. The longest relationship I've ever had was 1 year. To stabilize my relationships I am very nice to the girl, supportive, caring, etc. But I have problems being dominant and have trouble at times showing how I truly feel for her. I am curious to see what your guys longest relationship was and what you do to keep it stable"

Would that be a better post? Sorry for my lack of words

[Grazak]

Sure. I tried finding an easy link for you to read, but there was none, so no blame.

OP stands for Original Post or Original Poster. Your OP, in this case, is the first post of the thread. Good OPs provide background, an interesting topic, and also the poster's point of view. For an average-ish example, look here. Something like that would be sufficient for this particular thread.

Ahh Alright Well I guess I failed to provide personal information about myself. "I am currently in a relationship thats about the month and a half right now. The longest relationship I've ever had was 1 year. To stabilize my relationships I am very nice to the girl, supportive, caring, etc. But I have problems being dominant and have trouble at times showing how I truly feel for her. I am curious to see what your guys longest relationship was and what you do to keep it stable"

Would that be a better post? Sorry for my lack of words

Looks good, and congrats on what you have. If you edited that in, you'd be good.

[GCMG]

Zero years, zero days, zero minutes, zero seconds.

Depending on how relationship is defined, this. On the other hand, I don't care.

[Samuraikoku]

Its alright Samuraikoku you'll find someone life always has a way of delivering unexpected results.

Forget the promise of love and romance, for in the grim darkness of the far future there is only Samuraikoku.

[Zaras]

Yup, I sure would like to be in one.

[Condunum]

The fact that there are 4 people out of like 9 when I vote that said 3-5 months concerns me slightly.

As of now, I'm in my longest relationship at a month over a year.

[Stronbollia]

I am sorry to hear that buddy:P At least its all over now. What did you do to help keep your 1 year relationship healthy and stable? I right now am having difficulties with a relationship myself so any advice would be much appreciated

Being open about your feelings or suspicions is good.
If you just let them know at the time, it's just one thing and it doesn't matter, and you can be reassured, and it encourages them to do the same.
Otherwise it builds up, and then in an argument, a lot of small things becomes a massive deal.

In addition to that, you should at LEAST talk once a day, but not necessarily hang out every day.

And post-it notes. They are very useful *slaps an I wub you note onto your back so you don't notice*

Hmmm well if my relationship recovers then I will definitely use EVERY single suggestion you recommended cause I like them all, especially your one about being open about your feelings/suspicions because I have been fearful in opening up too much and all

[San Leggera]

I don't care much for relationships. People make me hate them too much.

[Galloism]

I don't care much for relationships. People make me hate them too much.

You should try for a good one like mine. It works out better.

[Tunasai]

only a couple months. I manage to do a great job screwing it up along the way. I'm also good at separating couples, not exactly a bragging point but its exists. Currently I'm not in one and haven't been for a bit. I pretty much universally fail in critical moments, a bit of downside to me.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

My current relationship. Going on 3 and a half years.

[Galloism]

My current relationship. Going on 3 and a half years.

And a wonderful 3 1/2 years it's been.

[Rocopurr]

Never, but I'm hoping for one eventually.

[Cannot think of a name]

Several years. I find that the defining factor is geographical distance and mutual uncertainty that eliminates any sense of urgency. This is not a winning formula for most.

Prior to that I dated people with either ambitions or goals (the goal, get married). These were incompatible with my general lack of inertia.