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What have you (& your partner) given up to make your relationship work?
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Being long-distance, we've given up the physical intimacy that means so much in any relationship. Not just sex, but falling asleep together and kissing "just because". He's probably given up some of his independence to go out with friends. I haven't given anything up, but have happily transferred certain things over to his control. ;3 I think any sacrifice we make now will be worth it.
Everything that was put into us has made us stronger, even if it didn't feel like it when we had to give something up.
We have both given up a lot of friendships. All were selfish people, but it was tough in the beginning to let them go. We also gave up our single lifestyles that we had worked so hard to get, but it was beyond worth the trade.
Sleep (sometimes on purpose).
furniture
Smoking
Many things on his part... Nothing on mine :(
Being stubborn
Media on the regular
Dining w/ newspapers, magazines, tv or movies.
Evening sports participation
Talking about fight causing subject matter.
Turning away.
Negative rehearsals / cycles.
Old relationships that don't fit.
Frivolous spending.
Dining w/ newspapers, magazines, tv or movies.
Evening sports participation
Talking about fight causing subject matter.
Turning away.
Negative rehearsals / cycles.
Old relationships that don't fit.
Frivolous spending.
Nothing yet
sleep! It is working for better and worse...
Opposite Sex friends.
A lot...
We love one another so much & want nothing more than to be happy together even if it has meant giving up long-time friends & family who wish to be emotional vampires! We know & have decided that we are worth it & deserve happiness!!! He is such a strong & loving soul!
That is really nice baby! Let me think about my reply for a bit.
Male or Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Nov 26, 2012
Male or Female, 26-30 years, Dating | Nov 26, 2012
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Not enough. My wife has made major adjustments in the was she reacts in recent weeks and I haven't tried hard enough on my end. I use work as an excuse for why I can't make advances on my end and need to work harder. While it's been 8 years of marriage, it's time for renewed commitment in our relationship.
