What would you not give up, even when you're madly in love with someone?

We have different religions.He isn't into hockey but we share the same views. We are best friends that is what helps.

A good friendship base with your partner is really something. At least, if the romantic relationship won't flourish, you can always decide to stay as friends.

That's cool. And, if both of you also share the same hobbies and interests, it would make it even easier.

I thought that I will only worry about that if I reach more than 35 years old--which I highly doubt. But yes, I already thought of things that far. I guess, I'll still be alone. I really am not very good with relationships. I couldn't care less for ANY relationship. I never had much friends in the first place--talk about being anti-social. Yep, my pride or my fear would get in the way of any kind of love. Because I know when I get older, my emotions will be more vulnerable than ever. In reaction to that, I will build walls around my heart and around me--not allowing for anyone except my current family to ever get near me. I can see myself retiring in a farm far away from civilization. Living isolated but near nature because you see, I feel more inclined to nature than humans. So yeah, I'll still be single, I think, no matter how hard life is being alone and old.

If that is where you find joy in life, then, I hope you'll get there very soon. There are people who are meant for single-blessedness. So long as you do good things to others, and keep yourself happy at the same time, then there's nothing wrong with being alone.

If you're still young then I guess its okay to stay single and do the noble task of caring for your family. But, somehow when you grow older you may want to find a partner in life and build your own family. Haven't you thought of that option?

Wow, you're a great mom, and you're kids will love you so much for that. That's very true, as a mother, we can't be too selfish to only mind our desires and emotions. We now have our kids to put on priority on anything and everything. I do hope you'll find a new love, who would also love your kids like his own. That way, you'll be happier and you'll find companion as you grow old.

You are one true lover. But, do keep a little love for yourself, especially that you are not married yet. You could still get hurt, even married people do.

I keep on reminding myself to keep even a little love for my self, but I always fail. Maybe it is just my nature to give all the love not only to my bf but to all those person around me.

Well, your bf is one lucky guy to have someone like you and he better take care of your big heart. Good luck!

It's good that you both share the same principles. It must be hard if either of you doesn't agree. With my husband, it took him longer to give up some things he used to do in his profession as a manager. But, when I explained things to him, he understood and changed willingly.

There must be the right balance of loving ones self and loving others. That keeps one sane.

That must have been really devastating to have loved someone so much, and ended up being hurt. Im glad you've learned a lesson from that experience, and Im sure you are a much stronger person now.

For me, I did give up on a lot of things that I know wouldn't suit a married woman. I even have less time for my family (mother and siblings). Although, my husband doesn't mind me spending time with them, but of course, I enjoy being with him more. You're right about priorities, and my family is now my priority, even before myself.

You just did the right thing. I mean, if you aren't even engaged with this guy yet and he doesn't know how to respect your time with your family, then that's a bad sign. At that stage, your family should still be above your boyfriend or friends.