A lot of man think like that. I will go with functionality. "go then". I left a relationship behind because I knew it was not going to work and not because of lack of love. I don't know the "blind" love.
Yes, there are universal issues. The issues that your former partner triggered may not be triggered by the current one. Then you can get away with it- that's your recipe. Is that the solution? To find a "quieter partner" so there won't be no issues anymore? The next one might trigger them and then it's harder to circumvent them because you are getting older, maybe? Even in non-universal issues, I think that we know what our issues are. It may not be brought up on a regular basis by a "quieter" partner but you yourself know it does exist. Does that not make you want to trigger it yourself (out of anxiety, maybe) so to see if it is an issue to your current partner?
Once you know your issues, it's easier to see who your ideal match is. You choose the "quieter" in respect of those issues...that you know are there.
RE: Must We Solve Most or All of Our Issues Before Entering A Relationship?
Wha...So happy to hear this, Laura! You know I was crossing my fings to that! I'm sure it's a new neighbour of yours?