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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Opposite sex romantic relationships seem so hard to me. On one hand you can meet someone feel amazing sparks and it’s incredible. But long-terms relationships are just so much hassle. The disagreements and being taken for granted. It’s so frustrating![/quote]
Yes, because you have to consider the other person's needs, feelings and wishes. To maintain a relationship you have to give and receive. You have to grow together and sometimes that means giving up behaviors, habits and ideas which don't fit into your future. Dh and I are both middle kids and I think it gave us the skills needed for a successful relationship.[/quote]

Can others talk about behaviors, habits, or ideas they’ve given up to be in a relationship? Or things you partner had to give up?[/quote]

I think less about what I have given up and more about what I am giving.

My husband grew up with a verbally abusive dad and very little love in his house. As a result, words of encouragement mean a lot to him, so I do my best to make sure I verbalize if I'm thankful he has done something, that I love him, that I appreciate him, etc.

My house was full of love and saying we loved each other so for me it's acts of service. Not that words don't mean anything to me, but I've learned that some people say things and don't mean them/don't back them up with actions. So my husband is good about doing little things for me to show his love.

I'm trying to think of anything we've given up to be together and I can't. We each have things that we like that the other doesn't so we make sure to give each other the space to enjoy those things. [/quote]

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