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What have you (& your partner) given up to make your relationship work?
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Time together, proximity, and day to day normality. Long distance is tough; it will end soon!
absolutely nothing.
our judges also would've accepted the answers 'inhibition' or 'inertia'
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 25, 2012
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 25, 2012
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Friends who were not willing to accept who I am now then I was when I was a bachelor
Giving up on the nit picking (trying).
The things we have given up are so trivial when I think about what we have gained by being together. I, personally, have recognized that most of the wants and needs I experience daily are just material things (as most of us do). He has made me recognize that the most important things in life aren't in any way material. As for what he has given up for me... Everyday he makes sacrifices so our family will be stronger than the days before.
We've sacrificed being together all the time because we live 200 miles apart. The distance situation is extremely difficult, but we are working on plans to be together and as difficult as its been for us this year, he's worth it. 😊
I've given up the need to be right in our differences. I've also given up the attitude that my experiences are superior..lol
Hahaha "my experiences are superior"...I don't think I've gotten over not thinking that. I should probably work on that with my bf.
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 25, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 25, 2012
u're experiences are not better nor worse, they are yours and why we work so well is that I am in awe with what you have been through, not many people can blow me away like you can....
Male, >50 years, Married | Jan 25, 2012
Male, >50 years, Married | Jan 25, 2012
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I have (am currently) giving up my temper & need for control. He has given up making rash decisions.
My emotion safety bubble. I'm having to open up and deal with insecurities.
I'm having to let my shields down a little and realize my girlfriend and I are both vulnerable. I'm learning to read her and trying to better take care of her needs.
irresponsibility
Weekend freedom
Distance
I can't think of anything for myself but hopefully he has given up having sex with other women!!
