when to say "stop"

Philippines
February 25, 2013 10:25pm CST
I have this friend and she keeps on complaining things about her present reationships. She said they love each other but they have lots of differences. They often fight for non-sense things most of times. Everytime they had fight she always say that she wanted to stop and she's tired of what is happening but if they the boy apologize,, then they are back to normal and REPEAT..... I really don't know how to advice because I already said everything but she don't listen.. When is the right time or what should be the reason to STOP?? Is love enough?
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16 responses
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
when both are in love you just cant take any advices from anybody, because when your in love you just have to take the person as he/she is. so as a friend just better listen and listen, that's all you can do.
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@shimaya (141)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
Maybe if she had enough but still after many times of bargaining and negotiation about their relationship the guy still doesn't change, I think that's the time that she has to stop. The guy must realize that it takes two for a relationship to work. You have to compromise for the one you love. And if you already told your friend lots of advice for her realize that she has to do something about it but still doesn't listen to you. Well, it's her problem anymore because you've done your part as a friend. I just hope that your friend will soon realize everything.
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• Philippines
27 Feb 13
VERY WELL said,,, much more like a LOVE GURU... =)
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
That can be irritating sometimes to often hear someone complain and does not do anything to solve it. For her part, only her can draw the line to where she will say stop.
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@choconut (297)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
love is not enough, because honestly relationship is hard work. Its okay to have problems occasionally in a relationship but if its already not healthy then you've got to stop, because based on your story your friend is losing her self-respect and losing it means the relationship is not doing her nay good anymore. She should stop it and look for herself again, be happy with herself without the guy. She needs to love herself a little more.
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@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
26 Feb 13
I guess your friend likes to go round in circles. If she's really tired of the relationship, she will know when to say "STOP". You should learn to say "STOP" too from her nagging. Don't you also get tired of it?
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• Philippines
26 Feb 13
Defend in the situation, because in the relationship both patners should respect , trust , and love if respect is gone the relation ship won't last won't get strong it will end up heartache
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• Philippines
26 Feb 13
I'm sure it will.... that's why it's too difficult for me to advice her. I don't know what rught words to say.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Feb 13
hi dianon ice I would tell her that she should tell him its time to shape up or ship out.How many times does she want to go through this. If they are not married its just time to split up and find a man who will love her and trust her and respect her but she has to do her own part in the relationship too.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
26 Feb 13
There is always going to be fights in a relationship. So, when is the right time to say stop. Like someone said at the beginning of the discussion, when people stop losing respect for one another and they stop respecting each other is one reason to stop altogether. But another reason, for me would be to step back and take a look at all the reasons why the fights started in the first place and see if they can be changed. If the person is willing to change to stop or lessen all the fights then I wouldn't stop. But if the person despite all your feelings or vice versa, isn't willing to change, then that's when I would want to stop. But despite all the advice that you could give a friend, sometimes they aren't looking for advice, but they are just wanting someone there to listen to them.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
28 Feb 13
It is hard to just take a friend's advice with regards to the crazy relationship that they have. And only she can be able to know when she should step out from that relationship. Although you can tell her this: Count the number of days in a week that you are fine. Then that should be your basis in keeping the relationship or not.
@Aja103654 (5644)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Just leave them to do their own thing. It's better you don't involve yourself with those kind of couples. Cause they don't listen anyway. When I have a friend who has that kind of relationship with her boyfriend I'd tell that she is annoying that she can't make up her mind, but I still love her and be there for her when she feels troubled by it just to nod and pretend I am listening. Yep, I'm that kind of friend. At least people can appreciate my honesty.
• India
26 Feb 13
This kind of silly fights are quite common in love. In fact this kind of fights are the reason for some persons to fall in love with their beloved ones. But there is no use in unwanted misunderstandings. If both of them wish to stop this kind of fights, they may compromise with each other.
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• Indonesia
28 Feb 13
Well we have to compromise for a relationship to last and basically those two should respect each other. And don’t just think selfishly but you must think about your partner as well. But if they often broken just because of silly reason to fight then it’s time to consider whether this relationship is worth to keep. More often than not, the key of successful relationship is the communication after all.
• Philippines
28 Feb 13
Only she will know when to stop. Sometimes, no matter how hard it is, there are still people who is willing to endure the pain and the heartaches just because of their love. It's not that bad, however, it's not that good either. People tend to be blinded by the truth just because they don't want to be apart with the person whom they thought is the reason why they are still alive. Well,it's something we can't blame on them. There's just times (and even I, myself felt guilty of this) that we just can't let go because we don't want to and we don't care what other people say or think as long as we know that we're doing what we want.
@madelu (7)
• China
26 Feb 13
First,i think,it is common.Because love always is contradictoy. Of course,harmoy is very important.You can advise them to communicate with each other.
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
26 Feb 13
Hi dear friend Dianon, I hope that you are fine. I think that it´s lovely that you get worried for your friend, but I think that if you are getting tired with her and her relationship you should get apart of her a little bit. She has a sick relationship, and like flu, you can get sick too. Take care. Blessings Dianon... dainy
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
Maybe they are not yet mature enough for a relationship. I also had a friend like that before. She was always asking for my advice every time she had problems with her boyfriend. She told me that she love her boyfriend but after a couple of months she got tired and broke up with the guy. Maybe that is the same thing that will happen to your friend. Love is not enough to sustain a good relationship, you need to have understanding and patience. Love will grow weary if you will not have some respect with each other. I hope your friend will realize that.