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Are deadlines healthy or damaging to relationships?
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No to deadlines, everything happens when it is suppose to
Generally not healthy as I want my relationship to be the one place I can feel 'free' of unnecessary pressures . But I can see why it might work in specific scenarios eg long distance relationships or even as a last resort in some situations
Damaging
Depends on what
Healthy.
I think both people should be in sync. I think having deadlines is like putting an expiration date on the relationship.. It puts pressure on the other person. I think if you have to give deadlines or ultimatums to the other person it is a sign that you might have other issues and problems in the relationship.
Damaging. More important to live in the here and now. The present is the future. Don't stress your partner with the what ifs and what will be's. The future rarely works out how you plan it anyway
Not sure about this one
Deadlines? No but you do need to plan out the future
My boyfriend and I don't necessarily have deadlines, but we have set up boundaries and expectations in our relationship.
I enjoy deadlines but deadlines in a relationship could be damaging
Except dinner plans right? Lol
Male, 26-30 years, Dating | Mar 09, 2016
Male, 26-30 years, Dating | Mar 09, 2016
I enjoy deadlines even dinner
Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Mar 09, 2016
Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Mar 09, 2016
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No, play it by ear.
Damaging, I don't think you should put restrictions or deadlines on something that should flow naturally..everything should happen when it feels right and both parties are ready.
deadlines help u not get side tracked from the things you really want. if it's important enough for your partner to set a deadline it means a lot to them.
the only deadline we have set so far: wedding day! if that doesn't happen on the day we set not only are we letting ourselves down, but also people we love
the only deadline we have set so far: wedding day! if that doesn't happen on the day we set not only are we letting ourselves down, but also people we love
Depends
