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edyc08
1st February 2011, 02:15
i dont know what the problem with our relationship,
she's in middle east working and im in UK as a student, and hopefully to find a job here...planning to get married in 2012, but all plan is put on the side till now.To cut the story, there's a man courting her, and that's the root of the problem. I'm here and the other ones on her side,And i can tell shes falling with him. She didn't tell me about that, i just figure that out because she's always had a wrong chat or wrong send to me. I force her to tell the truth, and the truth always hurt. she say they don't have relationship but they are in good terms. It makes me worried, when i heard she says "i been trying to avoid him, but its difficult for me because i saw him everyday. Even though we've always chatting,video call, text. But its difficult for me to avoid him because i see and feel the things you do to me when he's around." I cant understand at all what happen to to her, i know shes weak and maybe to emotional through the distance in our relationship,but the other guys is taking advantage of it. She asked for me a 3 or more month without any communication, may be to think, and to choose ? at first i dont agree, but later i know she need some space to think. I dont know what she's thinking, but i broke up with her, and i said "I will give you the time you want but you must decide which of us will you keep." did i make a right decision? or it worsen the our relationship?
She always said, I love you, and i still love you.
But why does she fell for someone else?
does communication in long distance relationship isn't enough?
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Long Distance Relationship
How do you deal with it?????
Is it the same as short distance relationship?????
*be honest with each other
*be faithful with each other
*trust each other
*try not to bug each other too much
by:sars_notd_virus
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i've read the thread creater by sars_notd_virus
on how to deal with LDR. i guess all maybe used in the LDR.
Communication is added
,But its not enough in my situation. :Help1:
joebloggs
1st February 2011, 08:47
time and distance can create problems :NoNo:
when was the last time you saw her ?
stevewool
1st February 2011, 09:01
if you are ment to be together then you will be, its hard for both parties, and there are so many other people offering this and that, being lonely is the hardest thing to accept, trusting each other is the most important,but if the is wanting a break from each other i would walk away , good luck
mickcant
1st February 2011, 09:11
She seems to be looking at her options between the two of you,
Being so far apart can really get to you, if you give her the 3 months
What then.
Please do not ignore your own gut feelings.
Mick.:Erm:
sophiamarie
1st February 2011, 09:51
You already had that 3rd party issue before breaking up with her while you still had a constant communication, how much more without any connection at all??...creating intimacy involves consistent attention for one another and the relationship itself... and having a regular, healthy communication is always an important factor in establishing openness and making things work out despite the distance...good luck:xxgrinning--00xx3:
ghee101
1st February 2011, 10:01
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...hopefully.
raynaputi
1st February 2011, 12:11
When you're in a committed relationship, no one or nothing would make it fall apart, even the long distance won't matter (despite its ups and downs)..but once one of the party gets involve or even entertains the idea of someone would be better or there's a better relationship he/she could be into, then the current relationship is bound to end..
I'm sorry about what happened to you edyc08..you did the right thing though in breaking up with her..once a 3rd party enters the scene, especially in your situation, the one far away don't always win..:NoNo:
edyc08
1st February 2011, 12:11
time and distance can create problems :NoNo:
when was the last time you saw her ?
yeah your right you'll never know what time and distance can do to a relationships...
a happy ending or sad ending
last time i saw her was 8 months ago, when she's leaving the philippines, she's going to bisha in middle east to work.
if you are ment to be together then you will be, its hard for both parties, and there are so many other people offering this and that, being lonely is the hardest thing to accept, trusting each other is the most important,but if the is wanting a break from each other i would walk away , good luck
i trust her all the time, but somethings wrong and it's bothering me.
its hard for me to break up, but its unfair for me she doesn't want to break up with me.
I said to her "i'm not breaking up because i dont love you, i will break up to you so you can think clearly and realize my worth in your life." im still waiting for her decision. I bring down my pride for this relationship and it doesn't matter to what other is saying to me , i lover her so much.
She seems to be looking at her options between the two of you,
Being so far apart can really get to you, if you give her the 3 months
What then.
Please do not ignore your own gut feelings.
Mick.:Erm:
I gave her ther 3 months, so she can decide, i consider her situation.
Like me, I'm alone in this country no close friend, don't have work yet , no everything.
Thanks Mick, I didn't ignore my feelings, it's just i lover her so much. I know she have lot of problem there, like uncompensated, she work 7 days a week, she doesn't have any close friend there because all of her co nurse is not that friendly. She wants to go back to the Philippines but her boss or manager would not allow her, because she had a two year contract.
You already had that 3rd party issue before breaking up with her while you still had a constant communication, how much more without any connection at all??...creating intimacy involves consistent attention for one another and the relationship itself... and having a regular, healthy communication is always an important factor in establishing openness and making things work out despite the distance...good luck:xxgrinning--00xx3:
I thinks its not a third party yet.
Yeah we have a constant communication before, i don't know what happen,
I guess she didn't want me worry about her, because like her she's alone in a foreign country.
That's why she didn't tell me everything that is going on around her.
I know that She loves me, and i lover her very much
Im still praying that all this problem would be fixed in time.
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...hopefully.
I trust her with all i have, but still something get wrong.
we've been in your situation, but after realizing I'm to strict to her about that things, i let her do what she wants.
But our problem start right after that. I don't know where to place my self.
sophiamarie
1st February 2011, 12:14
When you're in a committed relationship, no one or nothing would make it fall apart, even the long distance won't matter (despite its ups and downs)..but once one of the party gets involve or even entertains the idea of someone would be better or there's a better relationship he/she could be into, then the current relationship is bound to end..
I'm sorry about what happened to you edyc08..you did the right thing though in breaking up with her..once a 3rd party enters the scene, especially in your situation, the one far away don't always win..:NoNo:
:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:
edyc08
1st February 2011, 12:28
When you're in a committed relationship, no one or nothing would make it fall apart, even the long distance won't matter (despite its ups and downs)..but once one of the party gets involve or even entertains the idea of someone would be better or there's a better relationship he/she could be into, then the current relationship is bound to end..
I'm sorry about what happened to you edyc08..you did the right thing though in breaking up with her..once a 3rd party enters the scene, especially in your situation, the one far away don't always win..:NoNo:
i don't know if its right...
i don't want to give her up
Im still looking forward to fixed this relationship as far as i can
It depends on her decision, if she choose the other one, Im the one who will gave up.
Even if its hard for me,
The 1st part of our plan, is here in London.
It's very hard for me to stay here, when this relationship fails!:NoNo:
Steve.r
1st February 2011, 12:37
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
and be myself...hopefully.
Ghee ...... come on... honestly, :doh:doh:doh You are backing yourself into a huge hole. I don't want to sound blunt, but you should dump this guy, he's :crazy:. There are plenty of men out there who will treat you with the respect you deserve.
KeithD
1st February 2011, 12:50
Ghee: If you argue when apart, it'll only get worse when you are together.... you want to spend every day of your life for 20...30...40...years arguing and being unhappy?
sars_notd_virus
1st February 2011, 12:51
Hello Edyc!!..First of all, thank u for reading my thread about LDR,dont be too hard on yourself saying what u give is not enough...true love in a relationship comes out naturally no matter how the distance, lots of pain,happiness and emotions and should be shared together by couples.
If trust,fidelity,honesty is gone during Long distance relationship ,dont expect that it should be there in short distance relationship or when you are both together.
I believe you made the right decision to break up with her,..but the question is''does she really needs to prove which she would decide to choose in the future'' and what if she choose you? would you accept it ? a love on the rebound?when in the first place there should be no 3rd party involve in a relationship? I also dont believe in cooling off in a relationship specially if it involves 3rd party,the trust is gone no matter how she choose well or not.
**3rd party doesn't involve just another man/woman, it could be stress,work,family,lot of major problems,couples should share everything TWOGETHER***
edyc08
1st February 2011, 13:13
i read all the comments later, need to get ready for school...
thanks for reading and posting on my thread
Terpe
1st February 2011, 13:51
Hello Edyc!!..First of all, thank u for reading my thread about LDR,dont be too hard on yourself saying what u give is not enough...true love in a relationship comes out naturally no matter how the distance, lots of pain,happiness and emotions and should be shared together by couples.
If trust,fidelity,honesty is gone during Long distance relationship ,dont expect that it should be there in short distance relationship or when you are both together.
I believe you made the right decision to break up with her,..but the question is''does she really needs to prove which she would decide to choose in the future'' and what if she choose you? would you accept it ? a love on the rebound?when in the first place there should be no 3rd party involve in a relationship? I also dont believe in cooling off in a relationship specially if it involves 3rd party,the trust is gone no matter how she choose well or not.
**3rd party doesn't involve just another man/woman, it could be stress,work,family,lot of major problems,couples should share everything TWOGETHER***
Wise words Sars; .. wise words. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Arthur Little
1st February 2011, 14:14
I don't know where to place my self.
Concentrate on your studies, Edy and try - hard as it may seem :rolleyes: - not to allow this girl's fickle behaviour play havoc with your emotions and interfere with your main objective, i.e., your eventual career prospects either here in the UK or elsewhere. :nono-1-1: You're evidently still a young man with a whole exciting future ahead of you ... don't jeopardise it for the sake of someone who clearly doesn't know what she wants! :NoNo:
Terpe
1st February 2011, 14:30
edyc08
I believe that you made the right decision.
For whatever reason, your g/f appears to want to cool the relationship down. If she is being honest with you, only you can gauge.
It does not help that you seem not to have any other outlet.
Everyone needs another outlet when the cause of pain is your usual outlet
Like Arthur says, try to concentrate and focus on your studies. Your future depends on it.
sars_notd_virus
1st February 2011, 14:32
Wise words Sars; .. wise words. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
thanks Terpe....Charge to Experience!!:D:xxgrinning--00xx3:
''young love''..been there,learned and grow with it.
Arthur Little
1st February 2011, 14:35
And :welcomex: to the filipino/uk forum ... where you can rely on friendly support and guidance. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
grahamw48
1st February 2011, 18:14
What a sad story.
The girl is trapped in a situation in which she is not happy (and in the mid-east...awful place, awful culture, known for treating Filpinas like pieces of crap/slave labour, and often sexually abusing them too. :rolleyes:)
Presumably being targetted by some predatory male who had no consideration for the fact that the lady is in an existing relationship, but taking advantage of her vulnerability and loneliness. :NoNo:
Then we have her partner, also in a strange land, trying to better himself and making plans for a happy future with his lady, but unable to compete on even terms with the those sniffing around her.
Who knows ?
Will she stay faithful ?
My ex-wife didn't, in similar circumstances. :angry:
Thank goodness I'm now single and unattached is all I can say.
Good luck my friend, but I recommend you stay in constant touch with her if you want any chance at all.
Having an 'agreed' temporary break is like giving her permission, even if she's been faithful to you up until now.
Remember... 'out of sight is out of mind'.
Stay in her thoughts and her life if you want her and no-one else.
gWaPito
3rd February 2011, 00:24
From what I understand, the only reason why a nice lady from the Phil would stay in an abusive long distance relationship is because the guy with a few bricks short of a full load, is sending back money to her. It wasn't mentioned so, I guess this is the reason why she holds on.
malditako
3rd February 2011, 08:39
Concentrate on your studies, Edy and try - hard as it may seem :rolleyes: - not to allow this girl's fickle behaviour play havoc with your emotions and interfere with your main objective, i.e., your eventual career prospects either here in the UK or elsewhere. :nono-1-1: You're evidently still a young man with a whole exciting future ahead of you ... don't jeopardise it for the sake of someone who clearly doesn't know what she wants! :NoNo:
so true :xxgrinning--00xx3:
malditako
3rd February 2011, 08:42
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...hopefully.
oh dear..wonder how you manage that ghee...next time he would tell you..dont go out from that door lol...:NoNo: sounds no good to me
Terpe
3rd February 2011, 08:52
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...hopefully.
ghee101, I don't know anything about your story I'm afraid. But from your post I would have to agee with gparry.
I fear that you have already shown many weakness for your b/f to exploit.
The future together may not be as relaxed as you feel.
Please ghee, try to think more on this relationship. It does not seem healthy.
joebloggs
3rd February 2011, 09:04
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...hopefully.
:cwm24: what's it goinmg to be like once your married :cwm24: and after you've been married for a number of years :NoNo:
grahamw48
3rd February 2011, 11:43
i am a living proof of how hard long distance relationship is. i can cope, he cant. in the end, i get frustrated too. we fight almost everyday. he never really trust me so every move i make, he would give it another meaning. add some people who created stories about me even before we met in person.
no matter how we resolve problems, it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young, im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...hopefully.
And you are still in this relationship ???
If so, I am shocked ! :NoNo:
(Sorry...hope you're not offended by that)
Steve.r
3rd February 2011, 12:41
'There are none so blind as those who do not want to see' :NoNo::NoNo:
mickcant
3rd February 2011, 13:07
'There are none so blind as those who do not want to see' :NoNo::NoNo:
Steve, I agree with that becouse as we know I was also one of them:Cuckoo:
We come out of it but at a high cost:Erm:
Mick.:)
Steve.r
3rd February 2011, 13:29
Steve, I agree with that becouse as we know I was also one of them:Cuckoo:
We come out of it but at a high cost:Erm:
Mick.:)
Mick, I never even thought about your situation. You did learn the hard way, and with a huge cost to your pocket and emotonally. Ghee, on the other hand has the time to get out now, before she makes that mistake ..... but she wont listen to our warnings, and we cannot make her see reason. I, for one am quite sad about that. :NoNo:
mickcant
3rd February 2011, 13:51
Mick, I never even thought about your situation. You did learn the hard way, and with a huge cost to your pocket and emotonally. Ghee, on the other hand has the time to get out now, before she makes that mistake ..... but she wont listen to our warnings, and we cannot make her see reason. I, for one am quite sad about that. :NoNo:
I too was given warnings, but thought Jennifer returned my love and that all would be ok when we were together, WRONG it was then edivedent even to me that she did not want to be with me, she only ever wanted the money and visa:cwm23:
She told many lies and did trip herself up in the end, you need a good memory to keep telling lies.
Mick.
stevewool
3rd February 2011, 14:38
funny aint it, so many good men looking for just love and romance but cant find it, and you get this person who wants to rule over his partner, get a grip ghee, look beyong this person, lots out there will love you so much more then you have every experianced
gWaPito
3rd February 2011, 16:40
Like I said, the guy must be sending shed loads of cash back to her. I cant for the life of me, see any other reason to 'stay' with him. Thats how people like that keep control. Many here Ghee are giving sound advise, its only you who can act on it. If you need strength, think of your Daughter's safety and well being, think what your father would be thinking about this nonsense. I too have been where you are at now. You got to dig deep Ghee. You will do the right thing.
Arthur Little
3rd February 2011, 18:02
Like I said, the guy must be sending shed loads of cash back to her. Thats how people like that keep control.
:NoNo: ... not necessarily, Mark ... but ... :iagree: it does seem like Angelica's (dare I say, "toyboy"?) IS some kind of 'control freak'! :cwm23:
stevie c
3rd February 2011, 18:18
Ghee please take the members advice all i can see for the future in your relationship is heartache & pain get out before it is too late because once you are in too deep then it becomes so much more difficult to escape from a bad relationship :doh
Arthur Little
3rd February 2011, 18:18
im not allowed to mingle with youngsters coz i would look like im trying to be young,
Angelica ... :poke: YOU are [still] young ...
Arthur Little
3rd February 2011, 18:36
it always comes back and haunt us. now he gets jealous of everything. im not allowed to be touchy anymore when ive been that to all my friends, im not allowed to be close to guys, not even allowed to put on make up :NoNo: like i would be flirting left and right :cwm3: oh well...
when we get together, he can keep his eyes on me. that's when i can relax and be myself...
:doh ... that's the whole problem ... and it's all so, sooo wrong! Don't you see? :rolleyes: Believe me ... you can happily do without this guy in your life, Angelica! :xxgrinning--00xx3:
ghee101
21st April 2011, 06:01
hey everyone. i dont wanna quote anymore because you're all right. you just cant help who you love.
i just came back from bohol with him. everything was so good starting with last saturday when he met my family. we flew to bohol last sunday. he proposed in the middle of the ocean. the day was so good. we started monday all so good then we head out the country side tour. thats when things started bad. everything turned nasty. i tried my best from monday till today to fix it. im so exhausted. he still got 2 days here but i dont think i can still make it work. i have given all i can, stripped of all my pride. he was perfect except the part where he is "balat sibuyas" always sensitive of little things and he makes it big. i did everything alone where he seek help from pinoy friends.
you're all right. i just cant help myself coz i love him so much. my mom told him she thought an older man can tame me. he replied that i'll just play the older guy and be bored after. he maybe right there. i had the time of my life, fulfilled some fantasies.
it's time to surrender. im all f**ked up to be good for anyone. so i'll just be here to monkey around. im useless at the moment. im paralyzed. my work gave me enough time and space till my vacation leave will be over this saturday. i just told them to understand if im not my jolly self.
i welcome all the i-told-you-so's. i need all the friends i can have right now. im still praying for guidance. i know there is a plan for me.
raynaputi
21st April 2011, 07:06
Oh Ghee, I'm so sorry to hear that..:cwm3: But at least I'm glad that your mind has been opened about the things you need to know..I won't tell you the "I told you so" things that you expect us to say..:NoNo: coz I've been there done that in the past too, and a lot of times if you don't know..We all have fantasies when it comes to love and relationships, but what we must know is how to live in reality and act wisely when we already see the faults in every situation..It is really a hard battle when your mind and heart aren't on the same pace...But eventually everything will be alright (just like what your quote says)..I know it's hard but only time can heal everything. Always let yourself be surrounded with your family and friends. They can really help in times like these. We're all just here if you need friends to talk to..:heartshape1:
malditako
21st April 2011, 07:20
oh gee...hugs for you
everything will be alright dear :) at least now u have opened up your mind. I been in the situation as well once where heart and mind dont go in same direction. yes you love him..but heart cant always be right. sometimes we have to let go the things we most value in our life to set things back again in line...love suppose to make person happy not to suffer and get crazy.
sars_notd_virus
21st April 2011, 09:22
Just be good to yourself Ghee
ghee101
21st April 2011, 14:52
thanks girls. i'll give myself some time, probably a few months. im not religious but i will give it another novena to St. Jude who granted me my prayer last year.
you may not believe me but i always ask for a sign when i decide on something.
ghee101
21st April 2011, 22:52
Like I said, the guy must be sending shed loads of cash back to her. I cant for the life of me, see any other reason to 'stay' with him. Thats how people like that keep control. Many here Ghee are giving sound advise, its only you who can act on it. If you need strength, think of your Daughter's safety and well being, think what your father would be thinking about this nonsense. I too have been where you are at now. You got to dig deep Ghee. You will do the right thing.
you may have not seen my post from before. i never, not even once, asked him for anything. that in a year and a half we've been together :cwm3:
but once he's into the relationship, he is the most generous person coz i know how he takes care of his parents and his mates. he made sure he got "pasalubong" to all my family members last week when he arrived too.
he's perfect in a way that everything we do, we click. even a single line, we understand each other. he lectures me all the time, i teach him things everytime. he picked up all the things i told him so easily. the only thing that really made it hard on me is his pride. that hurt the most.
Malleus
22nd April 2011, 14:16
you may have not seen my post from before. i never, not even once, asked him for anything. that in a year and a half we've been together :cwm3:
but once he's into the relationship, he is the most generous person coz i know how he takes care of his parents and his mates. he made sure he got "pasalubong" to all my family members last week when he arrived too.
he's perfect in a way that everything we do, we click. even a single line, we understand each other. he lectures me all the time, i teach him things everytime. he picked up all the things i told him so easily. the only thing that really made it hard on me is his pride. that hurt the most.
Ghee I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It must be very difficult for you right now.
I have to say my take on your situation is quite different from other posters here. I am not so pessimistic about your chances for success as others seem to be.
For a start I dont necessarily agree that if someone is distrustful and controlling from a distance then they will be worse when they are with you in person. In some cases yes, but often no. The few long distance relationships I experienced also had more than their fair share of jealousy and control problems. But these stemmed from the fact that we were away from each other, and distance really magnifies problems. Small little things like gestures, voice tones or even language miscommunications would be easily overlooked when we are together. But when were so far apart they can take on a whole new character and can really seem quite alarming and even sinister, prompting some huge arguments at times. But while the storms were ferocious at times, they always blew over because we loved each other.
My own view is that there are certain things such lies, deceit, infidelity and physical abuse that spell doom for a relationship. Likewise, while most relationships will require you to compromise some values and modify your behaviour in order to be compatible, if you find your fundamental principles need to be compromised then there is no way it can succeed either. It doesnt strike me that that is the case here.
Most other things can be worked through, including jealousy, pride and control issues. These behavioural traits have their roots, and once found they can be addressed and overcome. It takes a lot of patience, honest communication and determination but it can be done. I have done it myself. Of course it can be utterly exasperating at times and a lot of work, so the relationship really has to be worth it. If everything else is perfect as you say, and you really love each other, I would definitely not give up. But of course, only you can decide whether its worth it or not.
Whatever happens I really wish you good luck. Love and relationships really can be a cruel rollercoaster. When they are going well, you are on cloud nine. When they are going badly, you feel like you are in the lowest level of hell :NoNo:
ghee101
26th April 2011, 04:47
Malleus, I think this is the first time I saw you post here...but thank you. Things kinda turned out okay the past few days. No matter what happens, no matter how we fight, we also acknowledge that we need each other, that we love each other so much, so we patched things up. We just had an agreement to fix a few things before we take the big step. On my end, I will need to fix a lot of things. The moment we parted ways, it didnt take a few minutes but we're already wishing to go back the last 2 wks and repeat everything and be stuck in time. He wished he's taking me back with him or staying with me here.
Small little things like gestures, voice tones or even language miscommunications would be easily overlooked when we are together. But when were so far apart they can take on a whole new character and can really seem quite alarming and even sinister, prompting some huge arguments at times. But while the storms were ferocious at times, they always blew over because we loved each other.
My own view is that there are certain things such lies, deceit, infidelity and physical abuse that spell doom for a relationship. Likewise, while most relationships will require you to compromise some values and modify your behaviour in order to be compatible, if you find your fundamental principles need to be compromised then there is no way it can succeed either. It doesnt strike me that that is the case here.
You're right there. It was on this trip that my boyfriend learned some things that we argued before were just some normal language here. He thought I was rude in some of our chats then later on learned that the sounds I am always making are just fillers here.
I would definitely not give up. But of course, only you can decide whether its worth it or not.
...it is.
I respect all views and it is always good to have many and not just people saying what members here just want to hear. That is the reason why I love this forum.
Prayers do work. Just dont be in such a hurry to get answers. I learned that the hard way. I always ask for specific signs and no matter how mind and heart fight, everything will fall into its places in the end. I just love them all here coz they embrace me even if I'm a hard case :icon_lol:
Whatever happens I really wish you good luck. Love and relationships really can be a cruel rollercoaster. When they are going well, you are on cloud nine. When they are going badly, you feel like you are in the lowest level of hell :NoNo:
Thank you.
stevewool
26th April 2011, 07:49
love is blind,but get some new glasses , there are lots and lots of good men who are grown up, forget this person glee, yes it wll be hard but you know its for the best for you and for him also, your friends are all still here praying and thinking of you:)
grahamw48
26th April 2011, 11:04
I have to say that even though we separated after 12 years, my ex-wife and I only exchanged harsh words maybe a couple of times a year, and then only because we were severely stressed by something or other.
No relationship is perfect, but surely it should be about enjoying one another's company, and feelings of love and affection, not a constant battleground. :NoNo:
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