Does anyone believe in exclusive relationships anymore?
88196
Yes. And being in an "exclusive" relationship is not old-fashioned.
86543
Well in my own experience one of my ex became ex because he never realize that, hahahah!!!!. And another ex became ex because he realize that too soon that he scared me. So I don´t think a point of when to realize if he want to marry exist. I belive that when if you realize and he doesn´t, or viceversa, runnnnnnn!!!!!. It has to be mutally.
1166072
Yep! One of my freiends is nearly 23, and she is veyr much stilla virgin-she hasnt even kissed a man passionately, or even had a relationship with someone! In 6th from i thought it was rather odd-but irespected her obviousley as its her choice. She isnt a Christian-nor is she religious, so these beliefs havent persuaded her not to have a phsyical relationship-she has just been unlukcy i guess, or doesnt feel the need for a relationship.\n\nShe is very independant and quite agressive towards men, so its quite hard for them to get to know her-which explains alot! I think she gives out this impressionthat they arnt good enough for her-which in part is to try to protect herself i guess. herfather left when she was quite young-so perhaps this has affected her choice in men, or having non existent relationships!\n\nI think its possible not to have had a relationship at any age-and acceptable. At the end of the day some people are happiest left alone-and independanct individuals in that sense. I guess its their own person choice-they also have to be ready for a relationship so perhaps this is why they are single. I think they are missing out though! :)\n\nxx
1009650
i can totally relate. i am the only single girl in a group of 10 girlfriends-they're all in long-term relationships and getting married. i haven't had a boyfriend in 2 years, and in the past i've had my share of no-so-great men. but i'm happier alone than unhappy. we just have to realize that we are still young-we still have lots ahead of us and we will find that 4% of good men in this world to be good company with:)\n\nps i look at half of the relationships my girlfriends have and i'd rather cut off my foot than be in some of their positions, anyway. some are stuck with emotionally abusive/selfish men, selfish lovers, drinkers, or just herpes and scared to move onto another relationship because of fear of rejection (woo hoo! yeah, i'm sure your man isn't cheating, the disease just showed up!)... you name it.\n\ni'm sorry about your divorce and about how one man found it appropriate to break it off with you in a pretty cowardly way. i think time for you will wear things off a bit.. hang in there! you know you will end up with someone who is GOOD for you\n\ngod bless
461266
I have.  I am about to get married and some of my best friends are ex-boyfriends. I don't believe that is should matter. I love my fiance and he knows that. You cant get married if you don't trust someone because it will never work. Plus I feel like that people you date you liked for some reason and for me I liked them because I liked to hang out with them they were cool. And we broke up because we just weren't compatible and to me why ruin a friendship just because you don't fall in love with someone.
546278
I used to believe it was quite archaic. I always believed in love, and considered it the prime motivaton for marriage. I believed it was the couples sole decision, and no other enity should be involved.  However, as time progessed, my feelings have changed.  In AMERICA, the divorce rate is 50%.  Somethings wrong with the system. I'm rethinking the idea of planned marriages.  They seem to last quite a bit longer.
393011
I feel that it is all a matter of contentment.  If you are content with the relationship then you will not care about what else is out there... on the other hand, if you feel that you may be missing out on something then you probably are.
929133
Yes, but they have to be on board aswell.    In college i had a great friend with benifits and we would call each other for booty calls all the time.We were good friends that tried to date, but knew that it could not work, we did however enjoy the physical with each other.   The funny thing is that i would call him over, then make him leave right after and he was totally cool with that.  After i started seeing someone seriously we ended the sexual part but remained friends.  I am now married with a child and he is friends with my husband and i.  My husband knows about the relationship also.  I kept things very open.
466335
My last long term relationship was with a woman 10 years older than me. The reason? I wastired of dating girls and I wanted to date a WOMAN! I was looking for someone emotionally mature/secure that knew what she wanted and wasn't into playing games. It's very alluring when you can find that eclectic mixture of someone that's fun and responsible, has enough experience in life to realise that every good relationship is give and take.  I wasn't looking to add notches to my gun belt or pages in a journal, I was very much looking for love and quite honestly it was the closest ever I'd come in so far as matching my hopes to my expectations. I can't speak for the masses out there but, there are a few of us guys that are sentimental enough to hold out hope for love, I hear rumors that it still exists (wink)....
666855
I don't know if that's true...it's more of a case by case basis.  For example, I remarried shortly after divorcing, and my ex is still single 12 years later.  It is harder for women who have children to find men who are willing to accept them as package deals, though.
59070
Yes, I do. But I don't believe that you can only love one person and one only. I believe as humans we are multifaceted and there is a person for every facet that we have. That does not mean however that I will have sex with everyone that I fall in love with.
1101661
I do believe in soul-mates although I think the term is over used.  I believe in it because I have seen it - but only twice in my lifetime.  What is the point in soul-mates?  I don't think there is a 'point' I think it just is.  That is like saying what is the point to people needing oxygen - we do, its really that simple.\nMy observation of the two couples who I believe were with their soul-mate astounded me.  In both cases after many years of marriage you knew instantly that they absolutely were still head over heals in love with each other.  There was a magic when they were in the same room.  Their respect and love for each other radiated from them.  Although no obvious outward signs, (such as public demonstration of affection) people around just knew that they loved each other - totally.  Their acceptance of each other and support of each other was always evident.\nI really don't believe you can be soul-mates with an animal.  Although there is one similarity - again that is total acceptance of each other - unconditional love if you will.\nAs for breaking up a marriage because you don't think the person is your soul-mate - I would think that totally wrong.  There wouldn't be very many marriages in existence.  There are many wonderful marriages built from respect and love between people who may not be 'soul-mates'.
502923
yes i have...there has been times that all you want is someone to be with..and you kinda know you cant have that right now...it sucks to thinks about the fact that you may not have someone for a while..and you wonder what you can do to change that..i dont think a person can survive without love..and compassion...it is what makes the world go round...you need that shoulder to lean on when things go wrong or get bad..and when you have someone it takes a whole lot more time to heal than if you had that shoulder..so yep..i know what you are talking about..when you get skin hungry all i can say if feed that appetite baby!!
413626
Amen sister! lol I was thinking I was the only one who felt that way. I married my husband for life....and it is the best relationship ever because I know his vows were sincere too...Seems like no one wants to work at relationships these days...I think its too many TV shows that show love and romance as all fun and games and break ups as nothing major...people have no idea how great it is to have a best friend, a spouse, and a lover all in one!
461320
I believe everyone has a sole mate
146127
Yes.. relation is there for rest of the world.. but you people know from inner core of heart that.. once TRUST is gone.. it is tough again to build up a relation. In that case I would try my level best to bring it back.. if I love that person and make her beleive that she is wrong.
1157368
I believe that it is very unnatural to only be with one person. It is human nature to want to spread our seed. However, if you have decided to commit yourself to one person you must be true to them and only them. If you don't think it would be possible for you participate in a monogamous relationship, maybe you need to find another person that shares your same ideas and values on relationships.