The real point of a relationship and so on ( real answers please)

Can somone who is in a relationship tell me what there getting out of it? I'm the kind of person that needs excitement and somthing new and fresh and if im stuck with somthing for to long I find that I no longer find it useful same with a relationship once I find myself in a routean I get really bored and while end up neglecting the other person not out of spite more out of bordom which sounds bad but in its just in my nature ,its like you gave to follow a set rule,find someone you like may take a few trys for some people but when You do find the person you move in together ,get married or not ,have kids if its meant to be and work a 9 to 5 job ,grow old and watch the kids grow up move out and thats about it. Sounds like my worst nightmare .So what im trying to ask is if maybe im missing somthing about the happy ever after relationship life culture ?

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  • thegypsysailor

    For me, a relationship is being with my best friend and lover all the time. It is up to you to keep it fresh and exciting; it isn't magic.
    Sex is always better if you know someone well; knowing what they like makes it much easier to please them, which is very rewarding.
    A good relationship is a partnership; you are part of an exclusive team of two and together you can change the world.

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  • Incomplet

    The real point of a relationship depends on the individual you're asking. I doubt there's a one-size-fits-all response.

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  • Freedom_

    Okay man, I decided to come back with some deeper thoughts. A relationship is not about being "happy ever after". As my Italian professor used to say, happiness is overrated. Were you always happy with your mother? No. All relationships are meant to have ups and downs. A relationship is about choosing to be with someone, bonded for life, who is not biologically related to you. Everyone else in your life was basically given to you (your mom, your dad your sister, cousins, etc.), but with a relationship you finally get a chance to choose a person you want a deep bond with. It's a test of your intelligence, free will, intuition perseverance and probably some other shit too. Therefore, choosing a mate (and keeping them, remaining content with your choice) is significantly more difficult than simply accepting the biological family you were gifted with. If you do it right (and by right I mean by your own means and convictions, not these bland societal expectations you have described) it becomes a beautiful challenge. Most people who find a well-balanced relationship and work to keep it (and it is a lot of work) find this nourishing to the soul. Especially around old age when all of your friends are dead and yo become lonely. Eventually this person you choose becomes your life partner and helps you fight the obstacles of life. Two are more powerful than one.

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    • Freedom_

      Oh yeah, and there is so much more to it than that... but I digress, relationships may not be for everyone I suppose.

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      • tittle

        penis dump.

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        • Freedom_

          Exactly.

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  • (s)aint

    Then don't stay with someone once you get bored! I'd never stay with someone once the passion have died out. I'm in a relationship now and as long as it's fun and rewarding along with the love I feel I'll stay.

    I'm reluctant to kids since that's a huge commitment and it would tie me to a man.

    I'm in a relationship because I love him and because it feels right, not saying that it will feel right forever but at the moment it does. He is even more open minded than what I am and we almost have 100%same interest in bed, those he can't share with me am I free to seek elsewhere with his consent. ( Not going to rush that one thing)

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  • Royalburden

    It's all silly in my opinion -.-

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  • AngelofMercy

    Marriage is not for everyone, And does require sacrifice. What I get from my husband is emotional support, financial support, and someone to talk too. Who really knows me, and understands me. And is willing to put up with me when Im in a hormonal rage. The sex is ok, but I mostly like to please him. And he tries to please me but. I was on birth control pills for 10 years. And it really messed up my ability to have a grand orgasm. Which sucks. But if im horny, I just play with myself. But if you don't wanna be with the same person for all eternity than don't bother getting married.

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  • You kind of remind me of myself. I am having a hard time getting into long relationships mainly because I think, "what is the point..."

    I fall for smart guys who are going somewhere in life. I am going to be somewhere too, and I feel like no one I meet is going to follow my path. After the head over heels phase, I feel deeply discontent and guilty. I am not phrasing any of this right ...i am sorry haha.

    I have a hard time sticking to one guy. I hear ya about your worst nightmare, and if I meet a guy who likes me, I instantly want to go for it. I think about all the experiences I would miss if I stuck to the same old, and I don't like this about myself honestly. Its complicated. If I sort it all out, I will get back to you! I am not a cheater, more of a floater, who goes to guy to guy on a whim, chasing new experiences and excitement. And ya know...i do not like it anymore.

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  • Freedom_

    You get a good track record.

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  • kingofcarrotflowers

    Maybe you just haven't found the right kind of person

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  • kawaiigurl

    you've just never dated the right person so you're yet to really experience what being in love feels like. when you fall in love with someone all you wanna do is move in with them and marry them and have babies with them it's all very exciting when you're completely head over heels for your mate

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    • Freedom_

      But people do that with the wrong person all the time :/

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      • kawaiigurl

        but the problem with the OP is they've never even felt that type of urge with anyone they've been with

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        • Freedom_

          I disagree... not everyone who falls in loves feels a need to get married and have children. I didn't. For me it was more of the feeling of wanting to be free and run away together and now it's about wanting to change the world together.

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          • kawaiigurl

            never said it applied to every human but yea tru

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  • kelili

    I'm in a relationship and happy with it. I feel like I always have someone who listens and cares about what I say, who loves me and we have good sex.

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