Icebreakers
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What have you (& your partner) given up to make your relationship work?
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I don't think either one of us has has to give up anything to make our relationship work. Since we have decided to get a house and pay for a wedding our spending habits have slightly changed but besides that I don't feel we have given up anything.
Some baggage and some back up plans.
My virginity hahahaha
We both have given up our irresponsible ways mostly and are happy being home instead of out he's given up the hundred girl"friends" he had and I mostly given up my major jealousy issues
How do you get that to happen?
Female, 41-50 years, Engaged, NV, US | Feb 26, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Engaged, NV, US | Feb 26, 2012
It took along time,alot of patience and stupidity most girls would of left him but i stayed.the sluts were no match for this girl they got the hint and 1 by 1 were gone and finally 11years later here we are married with a 3 year old
Female, 41-50 years, Married, PA, US | Feb 27, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Married, PA, US | Feb 27, 2012
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Ive given up Male friends because he's very insecure. Plus he uses me telling him that I don't think he should be friends with woman he's had sex with as the same thing.
Labelos (lol)
Everything
I've given up my way of life, and he's given up nothing.
What do you mean?
Male, 41-50 years, Dating | Feb 28, 2012
Male, 41-50 years, Dating | Feb 28, 2012
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Day to day life . But with email , text , phone calls an Vidio chats we do pretty good to keep us connected I'd say !
I agree with his answer. We get to see each other once a month so the physical aspect of our relationship is what we miss. We do a good job of staying in contact one way or another.
Female, 36-40 years, Dating, FL, US | Feb 22, 2012
Female, 36-40 years, Dating, FL, US | Feb 22, 2012
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I gave up talking to my exes or like the guys i used to like just to avoid jealousy even though he doesnt get jeslous, i just dont want to take any chances because i really like him.
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some elements of my immaturity, old friends, crap friends, independence after having children, my band. These things were all for the better, although I would like some more independence.
I gave up how I used to be with other past girlfriends. A life change that was definitely for the better.
I wish my bf did this
Female, 36-40 years, Dating, CA, US | Mar 01, 2012
Female, 36-40 years, Dating, CA, US | Mar 01, 2012
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The past and family drama.
My voice, my soul, me. It just isn't worth it. It works for a bit but it never lasts.
Female, 41-50 years, Married, PA, US | Mar 06, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Married, PA, US | Mar 06, 2012
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Friends because there bad influence
