What did your first relationship change about you?

@Helios (85)
United States
September 1, 2008 4:15am CST
Or possibly in other words, what did dating change about you initially?
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@bobet17 (158)
• Philippines
1 Sep 08
I was 12 when I have my first relationship,Im to young at that time I dont know What is love,All I can feel is the happiness,its change to me a lot In 2 ways a good and a bad, A good because I already know how to act like a lady,love encourage me to study hard and to be happy all the time,and Bad because I dont have time for my friends,I want to be with him always.Im so in love until now,we got married last year.
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@Helios (85)
• United States
3 Sep 08
Wow that is pretty young. So you married the guy you were with since you were 12 years old? That is pretty amazing and rare. Glad to hear everything turned out well. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
2 Sep 08
hi there. my first relationship has really taught me a lot of things and has changed me a lot, for the best:) well, first, it changed my view in life, and i had learned to value my things in life. and it had really taught me to love the people around me.
@Helios (85)
• United States
3 Sep 08
Glad to hear it changed you for the best. Sounds like it really changed your perspective. Thanks for the response; it is much appreciated. lol all responses from women as expected
• United States
1 Sep 08
ALOT! My first relationship was when I was only 15 yrs old and I was with him for about 4 yrs. Unfortunatly, this guy was a total @sshole! Excuse my language but that's the nicest I can be when I think of a name for him! It was such a bad relationship where he cheated alot, and also became abusive.I was young,very naive,and it was the first guy I believed I loved so I stayed with him throughout a lot of mistreatment. How it changed me was that it gave me a bad outlook on men. And, for some time after that relationship, I got into other bad relationshiops,where I didnt treat guys right either! Fortunatly over time and maturity, I realized that all men are not the same and I no longer feel the way I did. It would've been better to have waited until I was more mature to be in a relationship. I also teach my kids that they should worry qabout school, and forming good friendships.Relationships can come later when they are more mature and ready to deal with them!
@Helios (85)
• United States
3 Sep 08
Thanks for the response. And on behalf of the male population I apologize for the bad men lol...there are some of us that are good. Not declaring myself as a good guy, but I hope I am. Anyways thanks for your thoughts; they are much appreciated.
• Philippines
1 Sep 08
My first relationship taught me a lot of things about love and how to handle a relationship. It changed my perspective of what a real relationship is. It's not all bed of roses. Romantic love is only one aspect of a relationship, and we should also look into the other aspects for it to work. I learned that love is a give and take. I learned not to be selfish. I learned that there is a need to consider the things that our partner wants. Also, I learned to compromise.
@Helios (85)
• United States
3 Sep 08
Thanks for the response. Yeah I think I agree with you on the give and take thing. I haven't been in a relationship but that sounds very necessary.