How long should it be?

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How long should a relationship be for it to be worthwhile? Does it even have a timeframe? This is why im asking....Some people say that one need to be in a relationship 7yrs or more if that relationship is to be considered substantial...aparently if you breakup with someon with whom you had a relationship that lasted 7 or more years...she or he will never forget you and their love will alwaz be there for you!!

But im of the notion that time has nothing to do with it, since people change let alone their interests and undrstanding about relationships change as time goes instead of it being constant. Is it normal I think like this?

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  • CoraCook
    9 years ago

    It should be at least six inches long.

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    • dudemustafa
      9 years ago

      Thats funny..

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    That a bullshit rule. The value of a relationship has absolutely nothing to do with time. Relationships are so different depending on the people involved and to put a general rule on how long you should be in a relationship before it becomes serious, is impossible. My boyfriend and I knew eachother through mutual friends for just under a year before we went out on a date. After the first date we practically fell inlove and every since then we've been inseperable. After a month of being together I moved in with him and I couldn't imagine my life without him. We do everything together and haven't had one argument. We have been together for a year now and he is the most important thing in the world to me. If someone came up to me and told me our relationship won't really ever be a real relationship until after 7 years, I'd punch them in the face.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      Thats great...I mean the way you just bonded within a short period of time and you are still going strong after a year...quite aplausable I must admit. I for one would wish for no evil for anybody's relationship. But if differences occur then so be it...and I believ most people breakup due to irreconcilable reasons, so even after the 7 years others wouldnt just be able to live together anymore.

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  • wistfulmaiden
    9 years ago

    there is no rule a relationship of a few days could be one of the most important ones in life.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    When I was traveling with the bands, a relationship that lasted only a few hours could be every bit as intense and rewarding as a much longer one. I don't think time has any bearing on the quality of the connection one makes with another person.

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  • TareBear20
    9 years ago

    Rubbish. Time makes no difference. I was in a 6, almost 7 year relationship. I hope the best for him, sure and I'll always remember him, but it has nothing to do with the amount of time spent. I was with someone for three months, dumped them myself and will never forget them. Wasn't a bad person, just wasn't my kind of guy.

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  • Tarkio
    9 years ago

    7 years?? Maybe if you have kids, but that is a very long time to be in a bad relationship.

    Usually I know in the first minute if I could be with someone long term.

    And then the relationship could last only a couple of weeks and be much more worthwhile than a torturous relationship with someone you don't like for 7 years.

    Time is not a line it has shape, just layers of light.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    Why thank you :) I always expect somekind of hostile feed back when I give my opinions on relationships so its nice to have someone who's nice about it so thanks for that. And yeah, I agree that most break ups happen because two people weren't meant to be together or they just weren't happy together.

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