Do most relationships struggle in the beginning?
Fights, opposition, all kinds of blaming and such. Then at some point it's smooth sailing?
41-45, F
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SammyJo · 51-55, F
No, I don't think so. I've been in relationships that have been easy and then ones that have been a struggle..all at the start. All relationships are different.
Personally, my partner is someone that I used to date decades ago. Back then we were fine and then we weren't, touched with jealousy. Years later, we get back together and acknowledge that past and actively work on the present for the future.
We're married. Have a child together. And, most of all, very happy.
SJD x
Personally, my partner is someone that I used to date decades ago. Back then we were fine and then we weren't, touched with jealousy. Years later, we get back together and acknowledge that past and actively work on the present for the future.
We're married. Have a child together. And, most of all, very happy.
SJD x
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
Hasn’t been my experience but I’d imagine some do. Though if I ever had one that started out like that, chances are I wouldn’t stick around long enough for the slight possibility of smooth sailing.
No it's just about attitude and selfishness vs respect and consideration for each other.. immaturity vs responsibility and appreciation...
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
Not Healthy relationships. If they start out that way they aren’t likely to get better. People who treat one another like that are not ready for a relationship
Pretzel · 61-69, M
not my experience
it starts out all sugar and spice and then hits a rough spot after a few months.
it starts out all sugar and spice and then hits a rough spot after a few months.
swandfriends · 41-45, F
That's what I mean, inly a few weeks or months later. It seems it takes years to finally know each other and accept each other
looking4thesun · M
Sounds opposite of the way most relationships start. Normally one goes through the honeymoon phase before all the real stuff starts
. . . in the beginning? You mean like the relationship between Adam and Eve?
I don't know, but I do know you came to the right place for relationship advice. 🙄🤭
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Ferric67 · M
Dealing with other people is the struggle
exexec · 61-69, C
Not the ones I'm familiar with.
@exexec On their first date, President Nixon asked Pat to marry him. She thought that was strange, but they eventually got married.
Richard Nixon asked Pat Ryan to marry him on their first date. Did she think he was nuts?
ChatGPT said:
Yes, when Richard Nixon proposed to Pat Ryan on their first date, she did think he was a bit nuts! Pat was cautious and reserved; it took him years of persistence to win her over. At the time, Pat wasn't ready to settle down and initially found Nixon’s forwardness somewhat shocking. His bold approach didn't scare her off entirely, though, and she eventually accepted his proposal in 1940. Their relationship became a strong, enduring partnership that weathered Nixon’s turbulent political career.
ChatGPT said:
Yes, when Richard Nixon proposed to Pat Ryan on their first date, she did think he was a bit nuts! Pat was cautious and reserved; it took him years of persistence to win her over. At the time, Pat wasn't ready to settle down and initially found Nixon’s forwardness somewhat shocking. His bold approach didn't scare her off entirely, though, and she eventually accepted his proposal in 1940. Their relationship became a strong, enduring partnership that weathered Nixon’s turbulent political career.
Cheesecake · 61-69, M
Quite the opposite in my long experience 😅
LunarOrbit · 56-60, M
When one person dies yeah. 😂
ThreeLittleBirds · F
Real relationships have struggles all the time , that’s why moments of happiness are appreciated above and beyond 🌹
swirlie · 31-35, F
New relationships all struggle in the beginning until the offended ones wake up and realize that if they had just shut up and listened to reason, then they'd never have had to hide behind doors as I threw cups and saucers at them.
Moneyonmymind · 31-35, M
the only 2 i was in actually were great at the beginning but became too much of a struggle at the end of them, so the reverse.