Why am i the only one?????

@saphrina (31551)
South Africa
August 11, 2010 6:20am CST
Okay, someone here should really answer or explain this to me. I might be blond, but stupid, NEVER. Why am i feeling like i am the only one trying to build a relationship? Ain't both of us suppose to do that? I cannot do this alone. Either i get some help with this or i leave it. As easy as that. I cannot think why it always has to come from only one side. Not fair if you ask me. Who think i am wrong here? You better have a very good explanation for telling me i am wrong. TATA.
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@Geomos (322)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Hey Saphrina, you are definitely not wrong nor are you stupid. My theory is, if a relationship is meant to be, it will build it's self. If it requires building work from one or both parties then something is missing. On the other hand, if a bit of building or tweeking is needed because of personal differences, then it should be a mutually reciprocating relationship.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Sweetie, please bring me the dictionary next time you reply, okay. I am trying my utmost best here to make it work. Just need to get a few opinions. Did you go to the bushveld, already? TATA.
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@Geomos (322)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Hey Sweetie, sorry, I'll send a dictionary with the next reply....LOL Hope you get some helpful opinions, good luck I haven't been to the bushveld yet, been a bit busy lately, I will get to the mountains (Eastern Free State) in the week after next and then try to plan a bushveld trip in between all the other activities.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Enjoy it it while you can, before we start paying for that water.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Aug 10
Hi Saphrina Is this one a Typical case? I must admit that many of us around feel that they are the only ones who are going to or are doing all the efforts to keep a relationship. But as you mention (in one of your comments) it takes 2 to Tango. Unfortunately, there are somethings that are better explained or told instead of relying on your guesses that these would be understood. If you have a feeling for someone or trying to build a relationship, you have to ascertain the following two things as top priority - 1. How important that relationship is going to be for you 2. Will the other person agree and be a part of the relationship? Once you have answers to these, you can identify where you stand. Once that is done, and you are on the positive side, you have to find out the limits that you can go for this relationship. It would be good if you had ascertained the above 2 points to your side. This will help you decide how far and what are you going to input into the building and strengthening of this relationship. The interesting thing that adds to the spicing here is the fact that the other person may not be interested in the whole matter at all from the start... This means you have to do everything from ground zero and be patient. If you win it is your luck otherwise.... blame it on anything you feel comfortable Good Luck
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
And uumm, where do you see a lady, sweetie. I might strangle him, as the making up is so much more fun. Don't you think?
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Sweetie, to be honest here. If he is not interested, i will probably strangle him or something. I won't give up six months for nothing. TATA.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Aug 10
6 Months is a long time lady! You should give it a re-think! I sincerely wish that you never have to strangle him or anything like that! Take Care
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 10
Hi Sweetie no you are not wrong, it takes 2 and both should be working at it For 21 Years I tried to make the Marriage work but the Ex Husband wanted the best of both worlds so after 21 years I gave up and came out of a meaningless and abusive Marriage If both don't work on it then it will never work
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Hello sweetie. It seem so hard these days, getting to understand why and how this can happen. I wish mine will last more than 10 years at least. TATA.
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• Philippines
11 Aug 10
maybe he doesn't want it. it's easy to say, it's the two of you who should have work it out, but i wonder why he isn't doing it. there must be wrong with him. either he doesn't like you anymore that he's afraid to tell it, or he had enough what ever it is. I am a guy, i can detect frustration in a man when he doesn't work out in the relationship. talk is the answer. not fair? yes, guys can be so silent, that leaves you wondering why this guy isn't doing anything...
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Maybe you are right, sweetie. Maybe he just isn't interested anymore. Thanx. TATA.
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@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
of course,when you want to build a relationship,you should work as partners,not just one sided love.i guess being busy ain't good reason enough.that's so stupid! if you really loved a person,you'll try to reach out to that person and show how much you love them.i really don't like people who just there but is really hard to reach out for them.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
I like the mentioning of "busy" sweetie. We all are busy, but we can never be too busy to at least give some attention. Thanx. TATA.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
My point exactly, sweetie.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
you are absolutely right,my dear! working on relationships needs a lot of attention,for it may come one day,you'll just realize what have you done wrong to gain the love again.repentance is always at the end,you can't bring the love again if you neglected the one who is loving you,why is it called love then?
11 Aug 10
You should learn to a personal life ,live a wonderful person. You should learn to enjoy yourself . Don`t try to change yourself for another ,if he love you ,he may accept your faults , it includes love and friendship except your parents.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
I am always myself, sweetie. I won't ever change for anyone. Either he you love me for me, or you can get lost. Thanx. TATA.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
12 Aug 10
If you feel you are trying to build a relationship withsomeone and they are not giving those feelings back then you need to find a new person to be with. what is the point of feeling like you are in it alone? Either sit him down and let him know how you feel or walk away.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
12 Aug 10
that is wonderful! i am happy for the both of you
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
He sat down sweetie. Now we know where we are going. Thanx. TATA.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
Thank you sweetie. Hope it stays that way or i will probably strangle him or something.
@maylaine (441)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
the feeling is right but the action taken might be wrong..if you dont love the person that much and you cant withstand the situation anymore i guess you have to end it...because in order to make the relationship work the two parties must work out coz as it said it takes two tango....it is a two way relationship coz sometimes its tiring if you are the only one who is always giving and trying to make the relationship better... on the other hand, if love the person, better talk to him and ask why he dont even bother to make any participation to build a strong relationship with you..dont hesitate to ask if thats what makes you feel better....you have to know things first before you take any action or decision coz at the end you might be the one who will suffer the most..Have a nice day!
@maylaine (441)
• Philippines
13 Aug 10
go girl! hope everything will turnout good for you....
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
13 Aug 10
Thanx sweetie.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Sweetie, i think i will go for the talk then. This is one i won't loose. Thanx. TATA.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
11 Aug 10
One sided relationships never work. You are not wrong...
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
11 Aug 10
now now it's not the first time!
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
And for once, Dawny agree with me. Thanx.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Well, i am sure it is. Where did i go wrong now?
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@gunagohan (3414)
• India
11 Aug 10
Ur new avatar is really great !!! Well, in the case of relationships, it's like building a house or a construction.. It has to be done brick by brick.. It needs time to get set, like ways ur relationship need to be built in a similar manner.. Anyone should start first and in a while, the pair should join.. U are correct, that it needs mutual interest in building a relationship, but there should be an initiative and it can be u..
@gunagohan (3414)
• India
11 Aug 10
I think i have started using this !!!!
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Thanx sweetie. I always knew it is really hard work to be in a relationship, but this one is really getting to me. I might have to change a few things, though. TATA.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
And that sad face, sweetie?
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@shibham (16977)
• India
11 Aug 10
friends forever. ready to create a better friend ship sweetteee...
@shibham (16977)
• India
11 Aug 10
ready to start but don't know how to start?
@shibham (16977)
• India
11 Aug 10
here is this...
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Not unless you start using your emoticons, shiby.
@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
14 Aug 10
It takes two to build an honest good relationship. Two must get together to have mutual happiness. If there is an misunderstanding trash it and explain what went wrong. If you are in the wrong admit it and say 'sorry.' Your friend will then shake hand and accept your apology. Once you admitted it was your faults, you friend may then may then apologize and say it was actually his faults.
• Malaysia
14 Aug 10
Yes, saying sorry is not always an option. Neither is it easy to say sorry. But it may help a lot to patch up.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
15 Aug 10
I know, sweetie.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
14 Aug 10
It takes 2 to build a honest and happy relationship, but there is always something that will bit you in the butt. Saying sorry, is not always an option, though. TATA.
• United States
11 Aug 10
Nope, you are neither wrong nor stupid. Both people in a relationship need to work at it in order for it to be a good, strong and lasting relationship be it friendship, boyfriend/girlfriend, marriage or family members (other than spouses). All relationships need nurturing and attention, so why would a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship or marriage be any different? It obviously wouldn't be any different.
• United States
11 Aug 10
That is true, Mel, although it can be just as easy to separate from a "friend" when he or she is not willing to work on the relationship, either.
• United States
11 Aug 10
No, nobody is perfect, which is why every relationship needs to be nurtured by both parties. It is not really work necessarily, and sometimes it does not even feel like you are putting effort into it, because it just comes naturally. However, if you do not listen to the other person and care what he or she thinks, likes and how he or she feels, then generally the relationship will not work out. It is this type of thing that I was talking about.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
I knew i was right, PA. No relationship will ever work if it only come from one side. Thanx. TATA.
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@basqui (3888)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
rants, rants, rants! lol, Relationships should be give and take. But reality sucks and sticks us with wrong partners, someone always pushes and someone always pulls. And here you are getting angry with reality... Would you want to meet reality and give em some good spanking?
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
If that spanking will help, sure. I need to get rid of my frustration. Want to come a bit closer? TATA.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
How rude.
@basqui (3888)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
Sure, but I don't feel like giving anyone favor tonight so if you want some spanking to wake you up from your frustration, don't ask me, I can't do it to you anyway.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
12 Aug 10
Hi Saphrina, It takes two to work on a relationship and to keep it going. There will be times when one seems to be more into it than the other but those should just be temporary moments and not the entire relationship. I think if it were me, I would set up a time with him to talk about "US" and see if anything can be done to improve things. You should let him know that you are not happy with how things are and that you are considering leaving if you can't work on things together.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
12 Aug 10
Well, that's good to hear!
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
I just hope it stays that way sweetie. We do not want to go through this again, do we?
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
It is us now, sweetie. Maybe i overreacted, but now that we talked, i feel better at least. Hope it will stay that way. Thanx. TATA.
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@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
12 Aug 10
I kind-of know how you feel. I sometimes feel like I am the only one trying to make my marriage work as well.
• United States
14 Aug 10
Actually I am the husband...I was referring to the fact that sometimes I don't think my wife cares if our marriage works out or not...LOL
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
14 Aug 10
I am sorry sweetie. I should have gone and looked at your profile. You should talk to her about it. Or it won't last at all.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
That's men for you, sweetie. You need to train him and then the fun starts as you can punish him when he forget any lesson. Try it, it works wonders. TATA.
@vandana7 (100617)
• India
11 Aug 10
I think if a person realizes that he or she is giving way too much in a relationship, it is time to talk, and if nothing comes out of it, then may be its time to face facts. There is no point in being in a relationship that makes you feel cheated everyday!!! Sorry kiddo!!!
@vandana7 (100617)
• India
11 Aug 10
Saphy - I think we all are grown ups. It is difficult to change a person who doesnt UNDERSTAND what you are trying to say when you are talking. When you talk to the person - you are trying, isn't it? Of course, you need to talk carefully instead of hurling accusations. I mean Saphy I cant accept doormat treatment. I am happier without it, today - just 10 minutes ago I checked my blood pressure it is 119 by 75, which is great for a 51 year old hag who has been through much. And I prefer to keep it that way, if it means keeping people I cannot adjust to out of my life, YES!!!! The other alternative is to ignore. If he is sane, and behaves inconsiderately purely because he has not realized he is doing it, then talking would suffice sweetie. Otherwise, no amount of trying to solve the problem will help it will only frustrate you more. But this is my view Saphy. You are different. Each one of us is endowed with a different nature. You can judge for yourself how much you would be willing to bend backwards, without resenting. :)
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
So, people should just give up and not try to solve what make them happy, Vannie?
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
11 Aug 10
Nice Vannie. I will consider this very seriously, though. How's the blood pressure now? Don't faint or something, okay.
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@Memnon (2170)
12 Aug 10
T shirt - T shirt picture
It would seem pretty difficult to build a relationship on that basis. Unless it were truly a one sided relationship!! I'd be off if I were you. I have that T shirt, and it was no fun.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
No, sweetie i will not leave him, ever. We have our differences and both of us are working on this now. I never give up when i love someone. Like the t-skirt, though. TATA.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
13 Aug 10
That is the way of love, sweetie. Hard and cruel, especially those who make that blade turn. It won't go away, but it will get easier as time passes. Thanx, i am sure we did resolve it. Luck to you.
@Memnon (2170)
12 Aug 10
Good for you, and I hope that you do work things out. There was once someone I loved who was determined to leave me. It has left scars which may never heal, despite that I am happy with someone now. It's like feeling the remnants of a blade that the surgeon could never remove, Still there, even if irrelevant, and still hurts. I actually believe that, in the way she behaved, she wanted it that way: which to me seems cruel- to want to leave a mark on someone that you wished to leave. All my love in resolving your situation.
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
i strongly agree that both sides should build a relationship.it takes two to tango.here are my humble insights...a relationship starts with the two getting attracted towards each other.but at the very start both must be honest to express what they want out of the relationship...it must first be defined..so that both will strive,both will take care and nourish, and both will cherish..
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
One thing i can say sweetie. Both of us are very honest. That helps a lot. We are working on the rest of it, though. I know we will get through all of them. Thanx. TATA.
@ruth98 (106)
• Philippines
12 Aug 10
Hi saphrina, I'm sure you are very frustrated about your relationship. Please remember that a good relationship should be two ways, and that you both know how to give to show to one another that you love each other, if you feel like it's one sided, have you talked with already? Communication is a must and maturity from both sides. So, hopefully, you'll be able to work it out. And please if you love him anyway and feel that there is no one else for you, then you have to accept him for what he is or do something about it. Talk, frustration can lead to anger and it's not good for both of you. Good luck!
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
12 Aug 10
Sweetie, i have accepted him for what he is, there is a world wide difference between us, but i won't let that stand in my way. I know he loves me, but as we are so far apart it can make you see and feel things that really is just a pain in the butt. I won't loose him, that i know. Thanx. TATA.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
13 Aug 10
Thanx sweetie.
@ruth98 (106)
• Philippines
13 Aug 10
That's good then. It will pass and things will be ok again... take care..