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May 25, 2008 8:34 PM CST have you ever?
froggy1
froggy1froggy1Sandy, Utah USA10 Threads 1 Polls 115 Posts
Have you ever stayed in a relationship with someone because it was convenient for both of you but you knew that it was a relationship that would probably not become serious or long-term? It is the type of relationship that you are in for the moment but one or both partners may be waiting for something "better" to come along. Just curious.
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May 25, 2008 8:36 PM CST have you ever?
redbellypirhana
redbellypirhanaredbellypirhanaPhoenix, Arizona USA4 Threads 793 Posts
Yep, but not for too long. You gotta know when to bail!!!...head banger
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May 25, 2008 8:37 PM CST have you ever?
2catchastar
2catchastar2catchastarCorning, New York USA10 Threads 830 Posts
froggy1: Have you ever stayed in a relationship with someone because it was convenient for both of you but you knew that it was a relationship that would probably not become serious or long-term? It is the type of relationship that you are in for the moment but one or both partners may be waiting for something "better" to come along. Just curious.


I have stayed in a relationship for other reasons knowing it was doomed! but never for just waiting for something better.
I guess I figure if your waiting for something better you have a better chance of finding it with out draging someone you don't want along behind you.
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May 25, 2008 8:45 PM CST have you ever?
gentlepaws
gentlepawsgentlepawsAny town, Ontario Canada1,019 Threads 13 Polls 9,583 Posts
froggy1: Have you ever stayed in a relationship with someone because it was convenient for both of you but you knew that it was a relationship that would probably not become serious or long-term? It is the type of relationship that you are in for the moment but one or both partners may be waiting for something "better" to come along. Just curious.


Now this is a thread that should be well considered.
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May 25, 2008 8:54 PM CST have you ever?
kidatheart
kidatheartkidatheartFruitvale, British Columbia Canada30 Threads 16,544 Posts
Absolutely NO!
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May 25, 2008 9:28 PM CST have you ever?
dcj22
dcj22dcj22Somewhere, Tennessee USA102 Threads 3 Polls 11,581 Posts
I did once. I loved his son more than him.
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May 25, 2008 9:31 PM CST have you ever?
prncss4someone
prncss4someoneprncss4someoneHopeful, Michigan USA57 Threads 8 Polls 7,227 Posts
froggy1: Have you ever stayed in a relationship with someone because it was convenient for both of you but you knew that it was a relationship that would probably not become serious or long-term? It is the type of relationship that you are in for the moment but one or both partners may be waiting for something "better" to come along. Just curious.




No, I never have and never would. If you are in a relationship, it should be a faithful one, that doesn't involve searching for your true mate while you already have a mate. doh



jmo
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May 25, 2008 9:32 PM CST have you ever?
KrazieStill
KrazieStillKrazieStillChardon, Ohio USA13 Threads 3,978 Posts
redbellypirhana: Yep, but not for too long. You gotta know when to bail!!!...


That was my problem. I knew I should bail but didn't. dunno
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May 25, 2008 9:35 PM CST have you ever?
sxc666
sxc666sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Posts
I think when relationships start to break down we tend to stay in them past there expiry date, because it has become our comfort zone.

I dont know about staying and waiting for something 'better' to come along. I think it's more we try to hold onto things that are no longer there.wine
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May 25, 2008 9:54 PM CST have you ever?
friendsfirst
friendsfirstfriendsfirstBurbank, Illinois USA105 Threads 1 Polls 5,965 Posts
sxc666: I think when relationships start to break down we tend to stay in them past there expiry date, because it has become our comfort zone.

I dont know about staying and waiting for something 'better' to come along. I think it's more we try to hold onto things that are no longer there.


Well said. 6

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May 25, 2008 9:56 PM CST have you ever?
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
froggy1: Have you ever stayed in a relationship with someone because it was convenient for both of you but you knew that it was a relationship that would probably not become serious or long-term? It is the type of relationship that you are in for the moment but one or both partners may be waiting for something "better" to come along. Just curious.



Yes..with my husband...I didn't marry him because I loved him...but because we already had kids and it seemed like the logical next step...I was with him for 10 years....I won't be doing that again!!!!!!!!!


roll eyes doh roll eyes
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May 25, 2008 11:10 PM CST have you ever?
classicrockgirl
classicrockgirlclassicrockgirlInverness, Florida USA12 Threads 2,414 Posts
Yes stayed with someone for 2 yrs and knew he really wasn't what I wanted. But I was sick at the time. I mean really physically sick. Was like a weight was lifted off me when he finally decided to leave.
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May 25, 2008 11:12 PM CST have you ever?
KrazieStill
KrazieStillKrazieStillChardon, Ohio USA13 Threads 3,978 Posts
classicrockgirl: Yes stayed with someone for 2 yrs and knew he really wasn't what I wanted. But I was sick at the time. I mean really physically sick. Was like a weight was lifted off me when he finally decided to leave.


comfort teddybear kiss
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Jun 10, 2008 3:02 PM CST have you ever?
sillyricky55
sillyricky55sillyricky55San Diego, California USA9 Threads 244 Posts
Yes indeed! Been there and done that. when I was in the military, there was no email or video like now. I was with somebody and pretty much decided that it was'nt for me, but I hung in there hoping it would change. I am glad I got out because that soul never changed. No that I am older, that just can't work. Life is too short for that.
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Jun 10, 2008 4:15 PM CST have you ever?
darlynda
darlyndadarlyndatazewell, Tennessee USA49 Threads 4 Polls 1,093 Posts
NO CAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WASTE IT WITH SOMEONE YOU DONT WANT TO REALLY BE WITH FOR THE LONG TERM AND ITS REALLY NOT FAIR TO EITHER ONE OF YOUscold uh oh sigh
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Jun 10, 2008 4:57 PM CST have you ever?
rasgumby
rasgumbyrasgumbyMoberly, Missouri USA99 Threads 10 Polls 4,665 Posts
Reminds me of the really old song..

Sad to belong to someone else when the right one comes along.
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Jun 10, 2008 6:49 PM CST have you ever?
JuleeBeth
JuleeBethJuleeBethSun Prairie, Wisconsin USA4 Threads 197 Posts
My marriage was like that! I stayed in it for my son knowing it was doomed. As soon as he got a bit older and I finally was at my breaking point, I broke free and never looked back. yay








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