Is there a perfect relationship? or just in the fairytales?
By sweetme_1181
@sweetme_1181 (51)
Philippines
May 1, 2008 3:25am CST
Who needs a fling when i can have the whole fairytale: long walk on beach, quiet romantic dinner, up all night conversation & star gazing in each others arms. i now probably have a more or less clear picture of what i want which make me appear to be a cool & a the same time a picky dater. Funny, tall, loyal & of course a great sense of humor is a big selling point. & if that said person knows how to savor romance like i do then my word for that is HEAVEN. The hope to find my other half. A person who can finish my sentences. U who truly gets inside me & knows me. You're my important driving force & my happiness is you..
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@synuay (33)
• United States
1 May 08
many believe there is no perfect relationship. I must disagree, perhaps i am one of the lucky then because I have a perfect relationship with my husband. After 12 years of history (when we first met) and being married 7 years now, we are still as happy as day one meeting. Yeah we have the day to day stress, bills, kids, yadda yadda. but as far as just my relationship with my husband, its perfect. We finish each others sentences atleast a few times a day, which still makes us laugh. We still steal away a few minutes here and there from our busy days for a hug and snuggle. We disagree, but listen to each others point of view/side. We are still fun and flirty with each other (and after 7 years of marriage and with 4 kids, thats an achievement! LOL) We have never judged each other, we dont try to change each other. Through my teen years, i had more guy friends than girl friends, and many of my husbands friends were my friends growing up too. So even today, if I want to do something and my husband doesnt want to go or cant, he will say "call up such and such of the guys and see if he wants to go". Now how many husbands do that? We live in west virginia, and my husband loves the beach, there have been times when i see he just wants a day away or a break and will tell him to just hop on the motorcycle and go to the beach for the weekend (of course he doesnt go without me, but i would truly not be offended if he did because i know how much he loves it). We do what we can for each other and our kids, and we are still the same people we were when we met, which is why we are still so close. So for everyone who says there is no perfect relationship, I beg to differ because I have one with my husband.
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
Ohhhh?!how sweet...I'm so happy hearing that it really exist...that's my point of having a perfect relationship!
Keep it up & God bless!
@synuay (33)
• United States
5 May 08
as others have said nothing is perfect...that depends on how you define perfect. if you mean, never disagreeing, never arguing, never having stress, tension, etc... no thats never gonna happen. but my relationship is perfect, because with those things we strengthen each other and grow. these are things you have to have, even flaws are needed. but we compliment each other so well that we overcome the issues, limits, and boundaries. we strengthen each other, we grow WITH each other. so i will continue to stand behind my saying that, YES, i have a perfect relationship.
@aowaow (1516)
• Indonesia
1 May 08
A perfectionist is always a loner in life. That's the law of Balance nature. Like a king, he is the loner guy on Earth.
What you need to have is a man who can understand you. A man who can satisfy your emotional needs. A perfectionist guy own everything, which means he doesn't bother with you have, because he owns it.
To have a good relationship is to share, and not to gain from a person who's already a perfect one (even though he isn't).
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@amitpuri (457)
• India
1 May 08
Yep there can be the true relationship and we do have a lot of true relations either. True relation is a wider thing, it is not just the relation of love but the main thing is the trust that is for must for a relation to be called the true.So if the two body really understand each other and they put their true trust and faith in each other there is the possibility to have the true relation but it all depends on the two how really they understand and stand after other in every situation whether good or the bad one.
so i think if the relation is built on the cause of trust,faith and unconditional love then it really meant to be the true.
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
Thank you for your response...I have learned much things...
I guess having a perfect relationship is a matter of choice..is that what you mean?
@RedFeather (427)
• United States
1 May 08
As some other mylotters have said, no relationship is ever perfect; but i would never want that.
You have to have some excitement - good or bad - to make things interesting.
I feel i have finally found the closest thing to perfect as i have ever found.
We've had some downs, but mostly ups - we are comfortable around each other doing almost anything, or almost nothing.
We both had had some bad relationships in the past, so we knew what we were looking for.
We'd both had all of the children - and they were nearly grown - by the time we met, so there was no "should we have one more together?" decision to make.
As to the other half - i don't feel that that is the way it should be looked at - i used to...but you need to be complete by yourself and in yourself - the other person you are seeking is your COMPLEMENT, not your COMPLETEMENT
everyone has the right to be "picky" too many people "settle" - i did more than once - you are never too young to do it right!!
good luck looking, but in the meantime - be yourself and be happy!!
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
hhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm......
so you mean u can stand w/ or w/out him/her?
@procne (80)
• Philippines
1 May 08
Honey, in a world full of trials and pitfalls, perfect relationships (if ever there was one) STOPPED existing. Fairy tale like love stories, the one you see in movies are for KIDS. Pessimism (minus overdoing it) gives a jolt to reality. If you aspire for a PERFECT relationship, chances are you'll find yourself alone for the rest of your life.. It'll be hard for your partner to keep up and you'll keep searching for someone perfect for you. Relationships, I believe, is all about give and take, endless compromises, sacrifices and adjustments and an ongoing cycle. Staying in a relationship is a choice thus if a couple want it to work, BOTH should each do their share to meet halfway. Loving ain't easy. It never is.
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
Thank you so much for the great response...I know there will never be a so called Perfect relationship...I agree to that but is it wrong to wish & long for a perfect relationship?
@navydragon (80)
• Philippines
1 May 08
Well, there's no such thing as a perfect relationship, there will always be flaws and problems, and that's what makes it even stronger. It is a continuous process and you must both grow together. You love a person for who he is, not because you are hoping for him to change..
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
then what if you noticed some attitude of him/her that you think you can't take it?what will you do?are you saying you'll just to accept it?
@navydragon (80)
• Philippines
2 May 08
you can't just accept it, you have to talk about it together and try to resolve thingsout, you should always be open with each other to maintain a healthy relationship.
@ebsharer (5515)
• United States
1 May 08
There really is no such thing as a perfect relationship, BUT I do there there is a type of perfect. For example my husband is MY perfect. Even with his quarks and habbits he is perfect for me. I truely believe that every one CAN have there perfect.
What is perfect for me may not be perfect for you or some one else, but its what works for me and thats all that matters.
I am not saying that my husband and I don't ever disagree or want to do the same thing, but thats what makes us perfect. We balance each other out and the way we resolve things is good.
I think my relationship with my husband is perfect - MY PERFECT!
@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
wow!its so nice to hear that...it just lighten up my way of thinking that all here in this world is just a musery & pain..thank you so much...
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@katisaurus (1038)
• Canada
1 May 08
heyy, I'm in one of those relationships. Where everything seems perfect. he finishes my sentences, I finish his sentences. We go for long walks at night watching the stars and all that fun stuff. It's perfect. He IS my other half. I was so picky before until I met this guy. It's only been 6 months but it's the best 6 months of my life so far.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
1 May 08
No one is perfect in this world, everyone has got some plus and negative points, as well, therefore, I do not think there can be a perfect relationship.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 May 08
I agree with you, you appear very 'wise' and I appreciate your attitude.
@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
I guess every individual has their own definition of beign perfect.. In this world where pain & struggles evolve yeah i don't think there's a perfect relationship here...
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
1 May 08
From my experience there can be a perfect date, just like you described it, both of you getting along, everything romantic.
But long-term relationship? No, that's just in the fairytales.
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@jhenn22 (1242)
• Philippines
1 May 08
well i guess there is no perfect relationship. Nothing is perfect in this world except for God. But we can have an almost perfect relationship, its really up to us on how we deal your relationhip with your partner.
More important is that you should know how to understand and to be understand, to love and to be love. Trust and faithfulness should be maintain in a relationship.
In order to have an almost perfect relationship you must not be idealistic enough, you must be more realistic because life is a reality and not a fairytale. Accept who and what God gives to you and for sure it will be your "HAPINESS"
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
huhuhuh...yeah it just frustrates me coz i always long for a relationship that's full of happiness, if its not perfect bt near to perfect but i don't think i can have it..but good thing is when i knw God i can certainly say "His love is is so perfect for me..His loving kindness endures forever"
@chrissieatu (1033)
• China
2 May 08
I am not sure of that. But I believe there is no such kind of perfedt relationship. All we can do is to cultivate the relationship together to make it similar to your imagination. A year or two or so, I also firmly believed that I could find someone who can truly understand me. The conversation is so high-content that I do not need to explain what I mean actually. I thought of this romantic date as well. After trying, I can not say that I totally give up finding "the one". Yet, I definitely will not ask that more now.
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@athinapie (1150)
• Philippines
2 May 08
i doubt there is. but there are relationships that are somewhat close to perfection. both parties are happy with each other and when they have problems they get to talk things over and make up instantly.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
2 May 08
Perfection does not exist. Not in the human world.
If you spend your whole life looking for the perfect mate, you're going to pass up a lot of good opportunities for a healthy, fulfilling relationship while searching for something that doesn't exist.
Instead of fantasizing about something you'll never have, decide what is truly important.
For almost two years I had no interest in a romantic relationship with a particular man because he didn't have an ounce of charm in him. He was very blunt and to the point, and I doubted he knew what romance was. At the time I dated a man who could charm me off my feet. He brought me flowers and spoke sweet nothings. He also cheated on me constantly. I'd keep taking him back because he always knew just what to say or do. He'd even get on his knees and tell me someday we'd be married. Eventually I'd had enough and called it quits.
Six months later I began to see the unromantic man for what he truly was. An honest, decent, faithful, kind hearted man. Seven years later I am married to that man and raising his five children. He tries very hard to be romantic, but usually comes up short. I don't mind at all. He treats me well, provides for our family, has never spoken an unkind word to me, and loves me with all his heart. It's not perfection, but that's fine with me. I could never be happier with anyone but him.
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@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
thank you for the response...well even if im commited if the other party is not that commited to the replatioonsip there's no way the rel'ship could work...
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
1 May 08
in my opinion, there is no really perfect relationship because in a relationship there are lots of problems involve..there are ups and downs while you are in a relationship..sometimes, you are having a very sweet time but after a few years or months thing will change..i mean, most of relationships didnt work because both sweethearts are not working for the good of their relationship..there are some who really make it in the end and live happily but not perfect..
@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
ohhhh...thats the sad part of living here in this world that's full of misery...If not perfect, i just wish of a happy relationship...
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
2 May 08
well i guess at the beginning of your relationship you can call it perfect but we know that there's a saying that no one's perfect
@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
1 May 08
I know that in a relationship even if you experience a rocky part of it bt if you God in the center of the relationship nothing is impossible bt you must have faith in Him..
@chillvail (43)
• United States
1 May 08
After being married for 27 yrs and now single I promise there is no fairytale awaiting you. There will be great times,romantic ,fun,playful, and all the so called fairytale moments in a relationship but just like a real fairytale there is always a bad person and you will at times end up like cinderella ,sitting in the corner alone wondering why the heck you are there and "is this all there is" ?
I think we set ourselves up for failure when we look for the fairytale. Unfairly we judge our partner and want him/her to fit into the mold we have designed for them. No one can meet all of our expectations . I can't meet them all for someone else either.We may be with the most gorgeous guy/girl around (I did) but that in no way makes them perfect. Just perfect to look at.Give up the fairytale thinking and focus on your sweetie's good points,talents ,assests and how you can make them happier. If you both do that then your relationship might be pretty darn near perfect most of the time.
@sweetme_1181 (51)
• Philippines
2 May 08
huhuhuh..is that so?through the experiences & pain that i've gone through i can always say that perfect relationship is just in the book..just in the fairytales ...