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I have no concept of relationship permanence

I used to have it, way back in my naive days.

Relationship after relationship, it slowly eroded away.

When i married my husband, I knew then that the marriage was not going to be forever. I knew there would be an end. I didn't know how or when, only that it would come.

The next longest relationship, I said almost before it started, "This isn't forever." It lasted 7 years then ended.

I watch romance movies where the couples say each other is their's. The assurity in which they proclaim is it thick with confidence. There is no question who their person is.

I have never had this feeling with anyone in my life. At least, not for a very long while. 38 years at least, when i was deep in love with my first boyfriend. Since then, I have never felt that way about another.

I always have wanted to have a relationship that I feel that deepest connection to be able to say without any doubt that person was mine. My person. I want to know what that feels like. To never wonder when the end is coming, knowing that it isn't.
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Chiefjustice · 46-50, M
I hear you, i once felt for someone, but she never was for. Married somone on intelectual bassis and becuase she appeared to the be smartest, one of the most intelligent woman, super analytical and critical, book smart, in many ways all social and religiousi thought great woman to be a mom, amazing heart, and prett, when something had started lack or limited emotional intelligence shattered it and lived a 15yrs of loveless marriage only for kids...
I don't subscribe to the concept that love has to be the same for all people. Society already accepts that sexuality isn't binary; straight vs gay. Even love is somewhat accepted that there's not a single form of it. Many recognize there could be devotion to a single person or there could be a polyamorous relationship.
Film and other media and culture has solidified the concept of what should look like. From my point of view that has caused stress in many people when their form of love doesn't match what they thought it should be.
Prince0217 · M
There are men like that. Like the ones you truly seek.

Men with pedigree are concerned about Legacy, Respect, Loyalty and Mutual understanding. That's my opinnion.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
I feel this. I remember walking down the aisle knowing I was going to get divorced. I've decided it's likely because I'm better off alone.
QueenofZaun · 26-30, F
I’m turning 30 years old soon and I’ve got no one left by my side. I’ve gone through so many friends and relationships. It’s left me feeling bitter and angry. I don’t see myself ever healing from it.

I’m reminded of a quote “The tragedy of life is not death. But instead; what dies inside of us while we live.”
I've always wanted to have a relationship like that, too.
I doubt it will ever happen, so, it probably won't.
In my brokenness i told her there would never be another and since past 2 decades those words have become my curse
Thatsright · 61-69, M
“It is better to have loved and lost to have never loved before.”
I have no clue how my grandparents stayed happily married for over half a century, it seems like very much of an anomaly

Most people seem very fickle and tire of just about anything quickly and easily
FoxyGoddess · 51-55, F
@ThirstenHowl That is very true. We definitely have a transactional issue with the concept of relationships. We have really lost the art of compromise.

I'm glad you had a good example of a strong relationship growing up!
Chiefjustice · 46-50, M
@FoxyGoddess well said!! Most are either competing, traying to score one up, or busy calling each others mistakes, errors and shortcomings forgetting we are no different them. It is not gender specific. Some do know how to compromise, my grandparents were the same, i have few solid examples, unfortunately, I could not become one of those.

 
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