how important is it to you?
By jhl930
@jhl930 (3601)
United States
October 6, 2008 5:40pm CST
i know that we all like to be in relationships but some people don't have to have relationships or want them for that matter but me i like having someone not saying that i have to have one but it would be nice in my honest opinion, i know that its really important to a lot of people to have them, and i was just wondering about all of you how important it is that you have someone in your life for a relationship(like as your boyfriend or girlfriend or wife and husband)to me personally like i said i'd like it but its not a have to...so what about all of you? i would like to take this time to thank you for taking the time out of your day to come by and read and review my discussion and hopefully answer, i hope that you all had a great weekend and that you have a great and safe week, thanks again for taking the time!
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4 responses
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
6 Oct 08
After my last seperation/divorce in 2004 I learned that I didn't have to be in a relationship to be happy. And I was on my own for over a year, then I met a really special guy. We have been together 3 1/2 years, and it is nice to have someone to talk to and to share things with. But, I don't have to be in a relationship to be happy. I would have to say it is somewhat important to me, it's nice but not a necessity.
@Humbug25 (12540)
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7 Oct 08
Hi there jhl930
After coming out of a 10 year abusive marriage a relationship really isn't on the top of my list of 'to do's' 
. I am really enjoying time with my kids and having the freedom to do what I like and when I like. I am sure I will get around to a relationship again one day.
. I am really enjoying time with my kids and having the freedom to do what I like and when I like. I am sure I will get around to a relationship again one day.
@firewind451 (129)
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7 Oct 08
I made a pact with myself a long time ago. I would rather be alone than be stuck with the wrong person. I don't think you need a relationship to be happy. It would be nice but, making your happiness dependent on one is the fastest way to get stuck in a terrible situation. That is how so many people wind up being treated like dirt.
@glords (2614)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Loosing my husband would be horrible! However if I ever do loose my husband I have already decided that I will not get into another relationship. I feel that the instability of relationships would be too hard for my son. I wouldn't want him to feel like I was replacing his father, and I wouldn't want either the boyfriend or my son to feel like they had to compete for my affection. I guess that means a relationship is important, but not as important as my sons happiness.
