does relationship change you

i did. i became more sensitive and mature in dealing with the things that has happened with my relationship. it made me a stronger person and made me realize that you really should do everything to make it work and that there's two to tango...

I've only really been involved in four relationships during the course of my life, but I really feel like every relationship that I've been involved in has changed me in a way. I think that most of the changes that I've been able to make in myself have been for a positive reason, but there have been some changes that have happened to me that haven't been nearly as positive as other changes. Regardless of this fact, I know that I wouldn't be the woman that I am today if it weren't for the relationships that I've been in.

I think that we learn from every person we encounter and we change as we grow older and get more wiser. Life is the greatest teacher of all. The more that we get experience in life, the more we get wiser. WE learn from each relationship that we get involved in. Each partner leaves like in an inedible mark in our life whether it was a happy or a sad ending.

I thought I was in love so when it was over I was so heartbroken I didn't want to live. But my best friend help me see that it wasn't True love. He help me change from a soon to be Very bitter person to a the open hearted person I am now. And Now I find myself truely in love. Yes I have changed , for the better.

Yes, every relationship has its Ups/Downs in it and through that WE do go through a growth period within ourselves and as a couple. As men we are have a slow sense/understanding of "change" when it comes to relationship growth that I call "Routine"!lol Thats not to say, WE'RE NOT KEEPING OUR EYES ON THE CHANGES B/C WE ARE... FOR THE MOST PART.[b][/b]

Fortunately I had no bad experiences and did not feel anything like hurt. I have seen changes in me after being in relation but positively. I will not say that I can understand your feelings but would suggest to move on and be optimistic.

Hi vimalpatel! I think that we all have had relationships that haven't worked out one time or another! I know that I have had quite a few myself! And yes, it does hurt for awhile and it also does make us stronger! And we do learn from each one even though at the time when we are in pain we don't realize it! But, as time goes on when we think things over we realize that we have learned something and that we will find someone better in the next relationship. Believe me it does happen!

yes i think it's normal, and everyone experience it though the0 changes are at different degrees i guess. I have no problems welcoming change, as long as it's for the better, and if it's only going to help me become a much stronger, more mature, better person, i'd love to stick to being that new person i've become after a break up of a relationship.

I had an abusive 14 year marriage .... Besides my son it gave me they ability to stand up to anyone when I am right.... I do not let people push me around that is for sure..... My current husband though is wonderful.... He has given me the opportunity to be with my family again besides the fact my family just adores him anyway.....

i think when your in a relationship you do what you can to make each other happy so you pick up on what your partner does and try to change with them and with each relationship you learn alittle and you get a whole lot smarter

I feel like I definitely changed after my last relationship ended. It was a good experience for me because I learned that I had lost a lot of my independence in that relationship. When we broke up, then I was a stronger person because I had to cope with the loss and start living for myself again.

nope, vimalpatel. i believe in bringing what is the real me in a relationship. changes, no; adjustments, maybe. also, i believe in the adage that says that a relationship should provide room for growth and maturity between two individuals, in both their private and public lives, as individuals and as a couple. change is a tall order.

I think every relationship with someone change us somehow, we always learn something from every relationship because human very unique. U can always find a good thing even from the meanness person you ever know.

Well, for both of us- me and my partner changed for the better. It wasn't an overnight but what important is that our love for each other and for our children made us better individuals.

A resounding YES! Relationships help one to grow and mature and especially when a relationship is broken, there are many lessons one can learn. This realisation can change a person and I admit I am a product of the catalyst. My thinking has changed, my character has changed and even my lifestyle has changed. Hope you have also changed for a better life.

Relationships are part of life, and our contact with life will change the way we are. We will stay the same person, and depending on our experience of others, we can change either way. As a therapist and Zen practitioner, I have helped many people come out of broken relationships, and whether we realize it or not at the time, the pain we many endure can help us become better people or worse people - we always have a choice. I look at life as a lesson and forgiveness of another I have felt has wronged me, is very important. I have a choice of course not to forgive them, but that will mean I will become more bitter and miserable and mistrusting. We need to trust that whatever happens in life, things will be OK. They always end up OK because no matter what I may be going through right now, it is not permanent. Nothing in life is permanent and there are many things that we cannot change. Good luck to you my friend... _Derek

I have a friend right now that just recently got into a relationship again. For me I am wondering why she is avoiding me but I think it is because she is spending all her time with her new boyfriend. I am very happy for her but I also feel she should stay the same when it comes to our friendship. I must admit my feelings are kinda of hurt by the fact that she does not call me much anymore. Anyway that is my thought on the subject. Take care and happy mylotting to you.

People have been known to change and a lot of factors play a big role in it. Enveronment being one of the biggest its known to change a person, not always for the better. Not for the worse either. The relationships you develop impact this greatly. And, it is true that you aren't the same person before you enter into one, then you are during or after. I've seen this myself based in my relationships, and in myself, and those around me.

I feel that I have lost a part of myself in my relationship and that isn't good. We are having problems but it seems I am the one who is having the problem. I believe there is a way to get ourselves back, so to speak,..but we have to want it.

Yes, but for me its the other way around. Because of the relationship it did change me. For some poeple like you, realization will come after having a relationship but for me it is because of it. Before i met her, I was a so called badboy or my i say i dont let the girl handle me and push around. but one day ive met a girl that other people say that was my equal match ( destiny) I was amazed on how i was change from being bad to good and hoping that this will happen to you as well.