When does a relationship become a relationship? ( Archived) (44)

Jul 27, 2014 4:22 AM CSTWhen does a relationship become a relationship?
Solamente
SolamenteSolamenteAdeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain28 Threads 21 Polls 215 Posts

When does a relationship become a relationship?(Vote Below)

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Date regularly
23
40%
Making plans
9
16%
After the first kiss
2
3%
Met the family
6
10%
Had sex
7
12%
Marriage/Engagement
3
5%
Other.....
8
14%
Total Votes
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At what point should a couple commit themselves exclusively to each other in a relationship?
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Jul 27, 2014 4:29 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
when you date regulary.,,,then all the above mentioned....fall into place.....
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Jul 27, 2014 4:54 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Count_Me_In
Count_Me_InCount_Me_InMackay, Queensland Australia1 Threads 570 Posts
Solamente: At what point should a couple commit themselves exclusively to each other in a relationship?


hi Solamente...I said dating regularly as spending time with each other gives an insight into the other person and they to us

how they treat themselves and how we are treated
how they treat others, in general
how they treat the vulnerable... children, elderly and animals
are they loving, patient, kind, respectful and considerate....also are we in return
we are all human...can we give and take from each other, see that they can give more than they take (at times when necessary and seeing the same in ourselves)
finding major chemistry and high attraction to each other is the start and spending time together will extend upon whether two people are emotionally, physically, spiritually, morally, etc compatible
two people can stoke the fire or decide to put it out
taking time to just know each other comes first and meeting family and eventually deciding to marry or make things more permanent happens later
I think what two people want, put into, and are prepared to work on in a relationship together ultimately determines the outcome of a relationship

teddybear
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Jul 27, 2014 5:01 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
RDM59
RDM59RDM59Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland UK92 Threads 5 Polls 14,070 Posts
When the stalking is reciprocated.


yay smitten
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Jul 27, 2014 5:17 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
peachmelba
peachmelbapeachmelbawexford, Wexford Ireland72 Threads 9,779 Posts
I had to build a relationship with myself first that didnt come without a fight,,,but it's flight or fright to which I had lessons to learn in order to grow and when I found that missing link with myself that was just lost for awhile then I can make good choices for me and if I was to be in a relationship it would stretch my capabilities of being valued for who I am knowing that I value myself more and when I'm being that I'm loving myself more that is when I know I can give and receive in equal measure,,why would I settle for less,,as for now I just do my best thats all we can do in this life and if our best isnt good enough for another well then we just wave . Goodbye and I know I'm not desperately seeking .....I'm good today because I like me oh yes and ye all know I loves my tea,,...coffee coffee coffee2 coffee .....teddybear
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Jul 27, 2014 5:24 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
peachmelba
peachmelbapeachmelbawexford, Wexford Ireland72 Threads 9,779 Posts
peachmelba: I had to build a relationship with myself first that didnt come without a fight,,,but it's flight or fright to which I had lessons to learn in order to grow and when I found that missing link with myself that was just lost for awhile then I can make good choices for me and if I was to be in a relationship it would stretch my capabilities of being valued for who I am knowing that I value myself more and when I'm being that I'm loving myself more that is when I know I can give and receive in equal measure,,why would I settle for less,,as for now I just do my best thats all we can do in this life and if our best isnt good enough for another well then we just . Goodbye and I know I'm not desperately seeking .....I'm good today because I like me oh yes and ye all know I loves my tea,,... .....



Yikes that horrible little icon beside my tea,,...I have small finger for typing but you just have to barely touch the tiny icons and the one beside it crops up...what is that horrible yoke is it a pumpkin because it dosnt look like tea to me.laugh ...must be some horrid divil trying to get into a relationship with me,,,well it's not i love me and hope you all love you out there too.teddybear
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Jul 27, 2014 5:44 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
mickyj63
mickyj63mickyj63adelaide, South Australia Australia101 Threads 2,362 Posts
Dont ask me I get comfy with a lady and she runs a mile a hundred miles an hour !!
Last lady I got comfy with from CS was going well we met each others family . Were planing trips away next thing I got that txt !
thats life wasnt meant to be with anyone !!
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Jul 27, 2014 5:59 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
peachmelba
peachmelbapeachmelbawexford, Wexford Ireland72 Threads 9,779 Posts
mickyj63: Dont ask me I get comfy with a lady and she runs a mile a hundred miles an hour !!
Last lady I got comfy with from CS was going well we met each others family . Were planing trips away next thing I got that txt !
thats life wasnt meant to be with anyone !!



Hey be happy. ,,think of it as you were not the next victim of a state of being miserable. All depends how we approach that rejection which isn't of our self ...never blame self unless you think it's merited to take responsibily for the action,..thumbs up
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Jul 27, 2014 6:00 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Solamente: At what point should a couple commit themselves exclusively to each other in a relationship?
after some babies
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Jul 27, 2014 6:03 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Count_Me_In
Count_Me_InCount_Me_InMackay, Queensland Australia1 Threads 570 Posts
mickyj63: Dont ask me I get comfy with a lady and she runs a mile a hundred miles an hour !!
Last lady I got comfy with from CS was going well we met each others family . Were planing trips away next thing I got that txt !
thats life wasnt meant to be with anyone !!


hi Micky....can make you feel like singing the blues but look at the positives..realised sooner than later

do not give in or give up and always be happy within yourself and who you are and what you are to others around you

your word is your wand so be careful of what you say

all the best

thumbs up
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Jul 27, 2014 6:05 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
Solamente: At what point should a couple commit themselves exclusively to each other in a relationship?
When both, really feel,that they have one(relationship)
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Jul 27, 2014 6:08 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
ali110: after some babies
laugh laugh Ali, you are a big boy now,STOP thinking and acting like a babyrolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing grin grin grin
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Jul 27, 2014 6:08 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
mickyj63
mickyj63mickyj63adelaide, South Australia Australia101 Threads 2,362 Posts
Count_Me_In: hi Micky....can make you feel like singing the blues but look at the positives..realised sooner than later

do not give in or give up and always be happy within yourself and who you are and what you are to others around you

your word is your wand so be careful of what you say

all the best


Cheers Im actually happy now enjoying myself and getting healthy
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Jul 27, 2014 6:10 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Count_Me_In
Count_Me_InCount_Me_InMackay, Queensland Australia1 Threads 570 Posts
wave great for you.......

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Jul 27, 2014 6:12 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
mickyj63
mickyj63mickyj63adelaide, South Australia Australia101 Threads 2,362 Posts
Count_Me_In: great for you.......

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thanks CMI
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Jul 27, 2014 6:52 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
chris27292729: When both, really feel,that they have one(relationship)


Yep. When they both mutually agree to it and want to carry on in that vein.

A guy/girl might have in their head that they're in a relationship but the person they are seeing might not think that at all. That's no good! It's an uhoh situation.
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Jul 27, 2014 6:53 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
RDM59: When the stalking is reciprocated.


rolling on the floor laughing
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Jul 27, 2014 7:32 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
I never got the idea to ask myself when to "commit myself exclusively" and I start shooting myself when I have to do so. uh oh

In the past when I met a guy, we got to know each other socially, hit it off and just got it together. End of story. dunno Worked for years per relationship and that includes my last "big one" in my mid thirties.

This is just me: if I would have to ask myself or the other person if something mightn't be exclusively or about the will to committing, then for me there would definitely be something wrong and that person would not be right for me.

If 2 people have similar ideas about life and a relationship, I don't think a lot of discussing has to take place. If I would feel the need to discuss, or to doubt if someone would want to commit or something being exclusive, I would be so out of there. super
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Jul 27, 2014 8:16 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
KNenagh: I never got the idea to ask myself when to "commit myself exclusively" and I start shooting myself when I have to do so.

In the past when I met a guy, we got to know each other socially, hit it off and just got it together. End of story. Worked for years per relationship and that includes my last "big one" in my mid thirties.

This is just me: if I would have to ask myself or the other person if something mightn't be exclusively or about the will to committing, then for me there would definitely be something wrong and that person would not be right for me.

If 2 people have similar ideas about life and a relationship, I don't think a lot of discussing has to take place. If I would feel the need to discuss, or to doubt if someone would want to commit or something being exclusive, I would be so out of there.


I didn't say there had to be major discussion! You just need to be sure that you both know you're in a relationship and communication helps! doh
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Jul 27, 2014 8:28 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
minnieme2: I didn't say there had to be major discussion! You just need to be sure that you both know you're in a relationship and communication helps!


Minnie, my post was in relation to Sola's question and not your post. wave
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Jul 27, 2014 8:49 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Ok, no worries! wave
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Jul 27, 2014 9:00 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Solamente: At what point should a couple commit themselves exclusively to each other in a relationship?


It is the decision of the two, or three in the couple, now isn't it. laugh
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Jul 27, 2014 9:10 AM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
JeanKimberley: It is the decision of the two, or three in the couple, now isn't it.
i recon ,if you and i sat down and talked about the 7 options...on here.....we could resolve this, in 45 minutes......rolling on the floor laughing laugh rolling on the floor laughing
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Jul 27, 2014 6:43 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Ocee102
Ocee102Ocee102unkown, California USA10 Threads 1,399 Posts
When both people have either lost interest in dating other people, or the desire to date others is no longer more important to them than the discomfort it would cause the other person in the relationship.
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Jul 27, 2014 7:44 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Other
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Aug 15, 2014 12:28 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
VivianLee
VivianLeeVivianLeeLivingston, Lothian, Scotland UK16 Threads 16 Polls 249 Posts
Ocee102: When both people have either lost interest in dating other people, or the desire to date others is no longer more important to them than the discomfort it would cause the other person in the relationship.


Nice answer!
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Aug 15, 2014 12:48 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
monteisback
monteisbackmonteisbackTwinkletoes, New Jersey USA2 Threads 152 Posts
Ocee102: When both people have either lost interest in dating other people, or the desire to date others is no longer more important to them




I communicated with someone for eight months before I met him. I thought of it as a relationship and I think he did too.

Those long hours and hours of email is when it became a relationship for me.

When I finally met him I wasn't feeling well due to pain in my leg. He didn't complain but I know he wasn't content that I couldn't keep up with him in the sightseeing we had planned.

Staying together for a long weekend was a commitment. It sealed the deal for me. If I hadn't met him after the eight months I doubt I would have continued to communicate by email any longer.

We met again a month later and that's when it all went downhill.

The relationship lasted 18 months. I don't regret it at all even though it didn't last. He's not a bad guy. We just didn't get along anymore.
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Aug 15, 2014 1:26 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
Nidifugous
NidifugousNidifugousYap, Federated States of Micronesia38 Threads 3 Polls 1,430 Posts
Solamente: At what point should a couple commit themselves exclusively to each other in a relationship?


When I was a teenager, the guy would usually ask: "do you want to go with me" and then you'd be boyfriend 'n girlfriend.

In my twenties, you were in a relationship at the point when you decided to become intimate.

Now, unless someone asks me straight out, I consider everything to be: "Not a relationship".

Online? That's a virtual relationship which exists only in one's own head. (You don't know the reality of the person on the other end - and that's a fact). Things don't become real until you meet in person. If virtual relationships were real, then why do people run off when they meet in person? (i.e. oh there was no chemistry, oh she/he didn't look like they did on cam, bla bla bla).
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Aug 15, 2014 1:35 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
It's a natural progression from dating, communicating with ease, spending intimate times together, each wanting to be exclusive with that person.

There's no set time for a relationship to evolve. It just happens in its own time, when both parties are comfortable, and it is one of mutual consent to be involved in that relationship.
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Aug 15, 2014 2:47 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
uptall
uptalluptallQuiet village..., Durham, England UK57 Threads 1 Polls 12,860 Posts
When she is nagging the lugs off you, you're there, in a relationship laugh
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Aug 15, 2014 3:10 PM CST When does a relationship become a relationship?
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
uptall: When she is nagging the lugs off you, you're there, in a relationship



...and when he starts watching more tv....you know you're a goner...laugh
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