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3 years, 5 months ago

Is a relationship a 50/50 proposition? Is there more to it?

What defines a relationship when you can't be in full control of the other person? What is your responsibility to relationship? Do each contribute half or is it ok for one to contribute all?
Is ones contribution based on the contribution of the other?
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easyeboy | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Each person has to give 100% at least. It's not about 50/50, yet many times that is what it boils down to when relationships fall apart, yet the reality is, a relationship is about giving your all to relate. One person should not be in full control of the other in a relationship, but there usually is a dominant mate in a relationship.
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easyeboy | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

There may be a connection between the two. If someone does not give 100%, they lose control of what is happening in the relationship, not necessarily lose control over that person. A relationship one person should not have to control their mate. If that is the case, it could be considered a one sided relationship, which is not a relationship.

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offthedome | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I think it's more than that. It's another one of those things I think you can't divide into parts of 100. If you don't both put 100 into it, it's probably going to fail.

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jewninja | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

It takes two to have a relationship. It only takes one to break it...true?

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slpaok | 3 years, 5 months ago
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No, there are times when it is 90/10 and other times when it is closer to 50/50. One nice and easy measure is to ask yourself why you are in the relationship...are you there because they make your life better or are you there because you can make their life better? When you WANT to be there simply because you obtain supreme joy and satisfaction from making their life better then you are in the right relationship. I've been married for 25 years to my high school sweetheart and over the years we have changed a lot and been through much more. Sometimes you are very much "in love" with the person and other times...well, let's just say you can't imagine how you will spend another ten minutes with them much less a lifetime. However, love is something you sometimes feel and sometimes don't...but it is always there when you are committed to making their life as good as it can possibly be or become.

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jewninja | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

You're getting close to the answer I'm looking for, but just missing it. Define Love for me. Let me ask you this...on the days when you don't love... what keeps you there? Your thoughts?

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darth continent | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I think a good relationship involves the couple pooling their resources, with both working equally towards common goals like maybe purchasing a home or paying bills or other stuff.

Being in "full control" can mean the relationship is a codependent one, which is rather dysfunctional. A relationship based on mutual love and respect is more healthy and happy in the long run.
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darth continent | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

Well, feeling out of control may mean that one member of the relationship has power over the other. My partner is my peer, and we see each other as such. Such a situation could be the prelude to abuse; as you may know abusive relationships involve someone not only having power over the other person, but wielding that power against them.

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jewninja | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

Ok all good points. But on the issue of being in control. Assume for a moment you're are NOT in control. Now control that...your thoughts?

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