Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship? ( Archived) (41)

Jun 24, 2011 7:59 AM CSTDoes living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
missingLondon
missingLondonmissingLondonMsida, Majjistral, Malta101 Threads 11 Polls 455 Posts

Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?(Vote Below)

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Strengthen
34
76%
Ruin
11
24%
Total Votes
45
What do you think?
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Jun 24, 2011 8:05 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
It can go either way-there is a old saying-You cannot know someone until you live together.. JMO
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Jun 24, 2011 8:09 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
leigh2154
leigh2154leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Posts
drbombay: It can go either way-there is a old saying-You cannot know someone until you live together.. JMO


Definitely strengthens it......At this point in my life, I am not sure I would consider marriage, but I would live with the man I love, in fact, I would want/need it to be that way.....heart wings

Good morning Doc!wave
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Jun 24, 2011 8:11 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
Actractorguy
ActractorguyActractorguyTims Ford Lake, Tennessee USA26 Threads 7 Polls 2,089 Posts
leigh2154: Definitely strengthens it......At this point in my life, I am not sure I would consider marriage, but I would live with the man I love, in fact, I would want/need it to be that way.....

Good morning Doc!


Bingo. You win. I did the marriage thing once. Could not do it again. Nothing wrong but I strongly feel there is nothing the little piece of paper is gonna give you above what loving a person can. If your true to them then that should be all they need. bouquet
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Jun 24, 2011 8:13 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
leigh2154
leigh2154leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Posts
Actractorguy: Bingo. You win. I did the marriage thing once. Could not do it again. Nothing wrong but I strongly feel there is nothing the little piece of paper is gonna give you above what loving a person can. If your true to them then that should be all they need.


wave Exactly Act.....paper doesn't mean a thing these days, it all about love!hug
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Jun 24, 2011 8:15 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
trueheart1941
trueheart1941trueheart1941brentwood essex, Essex, England UK27 Threads 8,005 Posts
drbombay: It can go either way-there is a old saying-You cannot know someone until you live together.. JMO
hi.ya.....you bum......rolling on the floor laughing were have you been hideing.....laugh cheers handshake
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Jun 24, 2011 8:17 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
nanners2863
nanners2863nanners2863Cayuga, Ontario Canada38 Threads 3,355 Posts
I think living together helps you grow as a couple. If you are meant to be then it will strengthen the relationship. As far as marriage goes, I am choosing not to get remarried in the traditional sense but we are having a commitment ceremony. Just the two of us with some close friends and family where we vow our commitment to each other. No marriage certificate etc.
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Jun 24, 2011 8:18 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
trueheart1941
trueheart1941trueheart1941brentwood essex, Essex, England UK27 Threads 8,005 Posts
leigh2154: Definitely strengthens it......At this point in my life, I am not sure I would consider marriage, but I would live with the man I love, in fact, I would want/need it to be that way.....

Good morning Doc!
hi leigh.....how are you ??good i hope.smitten smitten teddybear teddybear
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Jun 24, 2011 8:19 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
leigh2154: Definitely strengthens it......At this point in my life, I am not sure I would consider marriage, but I would live with the man I love, in fact, I would want/need it to be that way.....

Good morning Doc!
Good Morning Leigh-HRU? I would not say definite as far as strengthen & nothing to do w/marriage for it may not work out for like I said-you do not know someone until you live together ie: idiosynchroncies, habits etc.. No guarantees in life my dear. hug wine
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Jun 24, 2011 8:20 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
plainlyjune
plainlyjuneplainlyjuneLegazpi City, Bicol Philippines12 Threads 2 Polls 8,175 Posts
nanners2863: I think living together helps you grow as a couple. If you are meant to be then it will strengthen the relationship. As far as marriage goes, I am choosing not to get remarried in the traditional sense but we are having a commitment ceremony. Just the two of us with some close friends and family where we vow our commitment to each other. No marriage certificate etc.
happy about it Nan hug kiss
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Jun 24, 2011 8:20 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
trueheart1941: hi.ya.....you bum...... were have you been hideing.....
From you git....rolling on the floor laughing handshake cheers
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Jun 24, 2011 8:21 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
Wow_Factor
Wow_FactorWow_FactorLondon, Greater London, England UK45 Threads 3,698 Posts
It is strange. I know people who live together and their relationship is strong, yet when they got married their relationship crumbled. I wonder if people make more effort with a relationship if it is not a marriage.
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Jun 24, 2011 8:21 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
nanners2863
nanners2863nanners2863Cayuga, Ontario Canada38 Threads 3,355 Posts
plainlyjune: happy about it Nan
Thanx sweetie! It was a long road to get there but worth the journey!! hug kiss
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Jun 24, 2011 8:26 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
plainlyjune
plainlyjuneplainlyjuneLegazpi City, Bicol Philippines12 Threads 2 Polls 8,175 Posts
nanners2863: Thanx sweetie! It was a long road to get there but worth the journey!!
and i'm so happy for you!! applause teddybear
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Jun 24, 2011 8:29 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
Wow_Factor: It is strange. I know people who live together and their relationship is strong, yet when they got married their relationship crumbled. I wonder if people make more effort with a relationship if it is not a marriage.
thumbs up I experienced it first hand & til this day I don't understand..dunno confused
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Jun 24, 2011 8:29 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
leigh2154
leigh2154leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Posts
trueheart1941: hi leigh.....how are you ??good i hope.


Good morning my friend!!wave I am good!...You look fabulous as always!!heart wings heart wings

lips
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Jun 24, 2011 8:31 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
time4fun4u
time4fun4utime4fun4uAlicante, Valencia Spain18 Threads 1 Polls 10,066 Posts
I would find it a bit crowded living with all 7 of them.grin
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Jun 24, 2011 8:32 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
time4fun4u: I would find it a bit crowded living with all 7 of them.
Then you woke-up you greedy git...laugh handshake cheers
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Jun 24, 2011 8:32 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
leigh2154
leigh2154leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Posts
drbombay: Good Morning Leigh-HRU? I would not say definite as far as strengthen & nothing to do w/marriage for it may not work out for like I said-you do not know someone until you live together ie: idiosynchroncies, habits etc.. No guarantees in life my dear.


Ah so true, there are no guarantees in life....but a life without taking chances is no life at all...JMO, but is how I operate....And, so far I have no complaints and a lot of good memories!!laugh
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Jun 24, 2011 8:33 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
time4fun4u
time4fun4utime4fun4uAlicante, Valencia Spain18 Threads 1 Polls 10,066 Posts
drbombay: Then you woke-up you greedy git...
tongue cheers
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Jun 24, 2011 8:34 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
trueheart1941
trueheart1941trueheart1941brentwood essex, Essex, England UK27 Threads 8,005 Posts
leigh2154: Good morning my friend!! I am good!...You look fabulous as always!!
naaaaa. i,m not photoghenic.(better in real life.tho....(so i,v been told)laugh laugh laugh
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Jun 24, 2011 8:35 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
leigh2154: Ah so true, there are no guarantees in life....but a life without taking chances is no life at all...JMO, but is how I operate....And, so far I have no complaints and a lot of good memories!!
I'm sure you do! roll eyes I have some good & not so good memories-that's life & I keep on keeping on & so it goes..wine
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Jun 24, 2011 8:35 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
plainlyjune
plainlyjuneplainlyjuneLegazpi City, Bicol Philippines12 Threads 2 Polls 8,175 Posts
time4fun4u: I would find it a bit crowded living with all 7 of them.
the meds aren't working eh? noted and will be reported to your counselor soon tongue




hiya T teddybear teddybear
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Jun 24, 2011 8:36 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
time4fun4u
time4fun4utime4fun4uAlicante, Valencia Spain18 Threads 1 Polls 10,066 Posts
plainlyjune: the meds aren't working eh? noted and will be reported to your counselor soon

hiya T
rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing Hello lovely nursey!teddybear lips bouquet
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Jun 24, 2011 8:38 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
leigh2154
leigh2154leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Posts
drbombay: I'm sure you do! I have some good & not so good memories-that's life & I keep on keeping on & so it goes..


I'm just going to ignore the eye roll Doc.......heres to you, the good and the bad!wine
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Jun 24, 2011 8:41 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
drbombay
drbombaydrbombayStaten Island, New York USA42 Threads 5,391 Posts
leigh2154: I'm just going to ignore the eye roll Doc.......heres to you, the good and the bad!
Cool-TY-my best to you also..wine
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Jun 24, 2011 8:47 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
missingLondon: What do you think?
statistically - and I really don't know how this was measured - in an article I read a couple of years ago, it apparently is not a good idea if you want to get married. There were some speculations as to the idea of it being to easy to "get out" when the going got rough because a marital commitment was not there

whether or not that is the case, they did find that engaged couples who lived together actually did not marry in as percentage of the time as those who did not live together

I have no opinion as I have not cohabitated on any regular basis with a man except of course when I was married, but have nothing against it
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Jun 24, 2011 8:48 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
drbombay: Cool-TY-my best to you also..


Good Evening Doc and everyone...wave

You know Doc, I just cannot get over how much you have changed from the first time you were on to now..

You seem much more at ease... perhaps you are happier now..?

in any case, is there something in the air here at CS???

grin

But to reply to the post...

I would love to live with someone I have decided.. its taken me a long time to get round to thinking this way... I am so unhappy for my lonely house.. I think its definately time to add some sound to these four walls. This being quiet as a mouse is getting to me.. the silence is deafening... cheers
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Jun 24, 2011 8:55 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
myfisrt
myfisrtmyfisrtWest Jakarta, Jakarta Indonesia4 Threads 980 Posts
missingLondon: What do you think?


I have no idea as I have never done that.
Living together is considered BAD in my country, though some people are still doing it.. grin

Hmm... I think living together is like living in a marriage except without "the official paper" .. Whether it strengthens or ruins your relationship will depend on how you manage it..

wave
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Jun 24, 2011 8:56 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
missingLondon: What do you think?

I wish I knew ,of cause there are Pros and cons for living together ,but somehow living together is the only kind of relationship that makes sense in my mind ...
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Jun 24, 2011 9:02 AM CST Does living together strengthen or ruin a relationship?
leigh2154
leigh2154leigh2154Crossville, Tennessee USA5 Threads 6,408 Posts
Boban1: I wish I knew ,of cause there are Pros and cons for living together ,but somehow living together is the only kind of relationship that makes sense in my mind ...


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