WHERE'S THE RELATIONSHIP GOING?!
Do you seem to keep throwing gutter
balls when it comes to relationships? If you’re searching for commitment, it
can be frustrating to be in a relationship that seems to be going nowhere. Do
you recognize either of the following scenarios?
The Storyline:
You’ve known each other for a while,
and it seems like a good level of compatibility exists between you. The other
person has shown some romantic interest but has expressed that he or she
doesn’t want to start a relationship.
Or …
You’ve been seeing someone frequently
and you have a romantic connection. Everything is going really well, but you
don’t know where your relationship stands. Every time you start to talk about
it, the other person changes the subject immediately.
If you’ve faced either of these
situations, you’re not the only one. The present society is fast and kind of loose,
and people often have very different ideas about what they want from
relationships and sometimes have difficulty communicating their needs. If
you’re not satisfied with the status of your relationship, speak openly and
calmly to the other person but be prepared to accept that he or she might feel
differently than you do.
Q&A
If you’re frustrated—and the time
seems right—consider asking your love interest questions such as these:
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What kind of
relationship are you looking for right now? Are you looking for a committed
relationship or something more open and casual?
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Have you ever
been in an exclusive relationship before? If so, what would you like to be different
or the same? With each new relationship you may learn more about your likes and
dislikes. What have you learned from past relationships?
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What are you
looking for in our relationship, now and in the future?
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How do you
define commitment? Are we on the same page?
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Can you see
yourself committing to our relationship?
These questions can help you clear up
any gray areas. The other person may just need time to get to know you better,
or he or she may want to focus on other aspects of life at this point. Either
way, if you show respect for his or her feelings, you can leave the door open
to further commitment down the line, or make a decision to move on without
damaging your friendship. In addition, learning early in a relationship what’s
important and your partner’s beliefs, values and goals may prove helpful in
avoiding some misunderstanding and miscommunication down the road.
Start From Scratch!
Forming a strong friendship prior to
a romantic relationship will help to provide a solid base. A good way to do
this is to participate in activities that you both enjoy, and taking turns
sharing favorite activities that may be new to one of you. Focus on getting to
know one another and building a connection before building any kind of romantic
expectations. Keep in mind that the first step is friendship; at this stage you
don’t need to be thinking about lifelong commitments. If things are going well,
try not to lose yourself completely to the excitement—make sure that you are
still spending time alone and with your other friends.
Get Back Out There!
If you’ve had a disappointing
relationship experience, don’t let this bump in the road stop you from meeting
more of your peers. Take some time to reflect on the past relationship and
process it. There might be something to be learned from relationships, either
about yourself or others. Surrounding yourself with friends may provide the
necessary support and social outlet while you stay open to the possibility of
meeting new and interesting people. Shake things up a little by joining a
student organization or attending activities in which you are likely to meet
people you haven’t met before. If you keep doing the same things, you can only
expect the same outcomes. Keep things new and interesting.
Final Note!
It’s important to keep in mind that
you’re likely to go through many make-ups and break-ups before you find the
right match. Prayer, Diligence and Honest evaluation can keep you from wasting time trying to force a
relationship with someone who isn’t ready or interested, and this will keep you
from missing out on other friendships and opportunities.
At
the end of the day, it boils down to you, speaking up and letting the your
friend (hopeful partner) speak out their minds too. A lot of people, females
especially assume, and that is a very wrong thing to do in a supposed relationship.
“Action speaks louder than voice” right but if you are in a relationship where
he has never professed love to you, Girl, you might be on your own. Good luck.
Mature
Minds Talk.
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