Love is a drug, and I'm going to "rehab"

@babyanna (1216)
China
April 18, 2012 10:01pm CST
Hi, my fellow Mylotters~ Haven't seen you guys for a long time. Mainly because I was spending a lot of time with my boyfriend.We watch movies and TV series night and day.He's like a living encyclopedia of movies and TV shows. And it just hit me the other day,I'm spending waaaay too much time with him. So much time that my own living style appears unfamiliar to me now. And I don't like that. So I made up my mind that I will spend less time with him and focus more on my future. So what's your opinion? Is it true that when you find a boyfriend/girlfriend,you tend to rely on him/her and sometimes even forget what your life was like when you were single? Is it true that relationship can spoil us? Do you think I'm making a right choice?... Please share~ And to you all, have a nice day~ Sarah
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
19 Apr 12
Hi babyanna If I had the slightest of ideas that you can have someone who is a movie and tele encyclopedia... and I would have been a bachelor... I know.... you go to great restaurants too (Kidding!) hey seriously, this is so true. When you find the right person, time just flies away and you never realize what and how that time did go... I found my love of live quite late (I was in early 30s) and yes, I do remember the phone calls that kept us awake almost all of the nights and we barely got enough sleep in the wee hours of the mornings to keep us a little fresh for the office and work! My love has not only given me a meaning to my life but also helped me find a couple of dreams and goals in my life...
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
6 May 12
Well, given the age you guys are in, the fact about chilling out and enjoying holds great... It is not only the Americans but this is common to many countries where the cost of the currency is higher. when you say - you still want him to work for his goals, let me tell you what I learned from my experiences - girls are more responsible and much more mature in their thoughts and beliefs when we consider the same age people in between genders - so at any given age, a girl is more mature, more focused and more thoughtful than the boy of her age... this is proven by science and is not a mere thought. So I can relate to your wants and down somewhere I do agree with you as after the mid 20s, you do start becoming more serious towards your goals and responsibility. I wish you good luck with your time, study and also your love of life.
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@babyanna (1216)
• China
4 May 12
Hi,thesids~ Man,I miss ya~ Don't blush now (Kidding too! Well,not about the "miss ya" part.)Haven't seen you for a long time. And yeah,I know,it's my fault. I don't know. I like him a lot,but sometimes he just spends too much time on playing games and watching tv and not enough time working.Maybe it's just the difference between our cultures. Some Americans do seem to value more of freedom and chilling than money. I,on the other hand,still want him to work for his goals.So I don't know,really. One thing I do know is that I still have so much to learn and I need some personal time,too. Love is wonderful,but it shouldn't be an obstacle on our way to success. True love should be the one that can motivate us. So I'm glad that your love gave you dreams and goals. :) Have a nice weekend~
@babyanna (1216)
• China
17 May 12
Hehe,that's the problem. He's older than me. Actually ten years. So you can see it now why I'm worried. If I were dating a guy at the same age, I might be fine with it. I just dunno. Anyway,thanks for your wishes~
@sanofer (525)
• India
19 Apr 12
according to me the decision you have taken is a good decision. when people are in love they get addicted to it and they fail to know what is happening around us. spending 24 hours for a particular person is not encouraging and you should concentrate on other family members and you should take care of your job too.
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• United States
19 Apr 12
I absolutely agree.
@babyanna (1216)
• China
4 May 12
Hi,sanofer~ Sorry for the late reply. Been busying preparing for mid-term. Yeah,spending 24 hours for one person is bad. And I always feel guilty after spending a lot of time with him just watching TV.Since I'm already a junior,I also need to think about my future seriously. Getting more control of my time now and that's good. And my dad has also been complaining that I don't call him that often in the past months.So yeah, family members are important. Thanks for your reply~Have a nice weekend~
• Portugal
19 Apr 12
you are right spending time with him^^ but sure you cant forget your life also. you also have your own things without him. its good that you share so many time with him but if you feel a bit bad try to spend some time focusing on things you like to do. we can be in a relation but we cant forget who we are^^ he makes you a better person bcs thats what lovers do but that doesnt mean you have to forget yourself^^ have fun ^^
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@babyanna (1216)
• China
4 May 12
Hi,sweetloveforeve~ Yeah,you're quite right. Love help the ones in it get better. But we still need to remain a part of ourselves. Thanks for sharing Have a nice weekend~
@rinakitto (111)
• United States
19 Apr 12
I think it is pretty natural to feel like you have been spending a lot of time with him. If you are worried about it, may I ask, what has been exactly different about your life style now? Also, how is your future being affected?
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@babyanna (1216)
• China
4 May 12
Hi,rinakitto~ Sorry for the late reply. Well, I haven't been paying a lot of attention to events happening around the world because I don't have my laptop brought with me when I'm at his place. I watched less of my favorite TV shows. I haven't followed the new albums coming out in the last year either. Just a lot of things. And I'm spending way too limited time on studying my Adobe softwares. So yeah,I could say it was pretty bad.
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 12
I just ended a 3 year lasting relationship, and now I find it hard getting used to the life of a single person. But life goes on...
@babyanna (1216)
• China
4 May 12
@boboskull: I'm very sorry to hear that. Ending a relationship is always hard,especially a long one. But yeah,that's one downside of having a relationship. Once it breaks, it is hard for us to get back to the single life. We will constantly think about the times we had together. So yeah,keeping part of your own habits is important. It helps you not to be too dependent on the other person. Anyway,hope you feel better. @arlera: Hey,he's much older than me. And frankly speaking,I don't know if it's gonna have a happy ending. Sometimes I want to let him go so that he would have more chances to meet new women and probably find the one that suits him most. But he seems to know that I don't want to settle down yet and...it's just complicated. I'm sorry that it ended. Hope you and him both well.
@arlera (86)
19 Apr 12
hi,i just ended a five year relationship because i felt it was best for this guy im much older than him,so i know what it feels like
@UIUI356 (42)
• China
19 Apr 12
I am in the some situation with you .but i like stay with my boyfriend.Even though i also need to cut the time because i think rely on boyfriend or girlfriend will make love boring.SO, if you want to keep the relationship longger or forever .you should have our own life. Love is a period for both sides to atrract each other.
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@babyanna (1216)
• China
4 May 12
Hi,UIUI~ I like time with him, but I do feel guilty about spending all the time watching tv and movies instead of reading some masterpieces and learn some other things. I believe you're quite right. We need our own time to improve ourselves. This is how we keep attracting our partners. Thanks for your reply Have a nice weekend~
• India
18 May 12
Love Life, Love and life is beautiful as well.
@ONLYHOPE (189)
• Philippines
27 May 12
hai yes,it's true when you feel in loved you, you feel that you make all things not impossible, I want to be with her every minute, I want to spend my life time loving her, show and care all my love.I want to pour her my love as much as i love her...because I don't what happen when tomorrow comes..But, of course I should spare love to myself,so that I can accept what will be happen and so that I will not become selfish during the time when she will ask for freedom.. yes, my friend you did right,giving time and spare to your self is very necessary so that whatever happens,you can still stand and move on.. Have a Great day
@babyanna (1216)
• China
1 Aug 12
Hi,ONLYHOPE~ Sorry haven't seen your reply until now. Well,you should love yourself first. Because if you don't, you would get heartbroken so hard when she said no to you.(which I hope will never happen between you two) But yeah,you should give her some freedom so she doesn't get suffocated.