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Whose needs tend to take priority in your relationship?
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I think it's pretty even. At different times, each of us has been busier or more stressed and needed more support, but not so much that it's been out of balance for long.
Both, although the balance tips depending on what's going on. Example: I felt sick last night, so my needs were put first. (Thank you, husband!)
hers mostly, i'm pretty content with how things are right now
The one ho is honest ad faihful!!and believe in true love and friendship!!
I hate cheating!!
I hate cheating!!
our children firstly....and then probably his. lol.
You're welcome, wife!
Pretty equal, but I seem to make mine out to be a bigger deal...
presence.
Aww c'mon. That's such a nebbish-y answer! But fine, I'll entertain this. What precisely are present's needs?
Female, >50 years, Dating, WA, US | Oct 23, 2011
Female, >50 years, Dating, WA, US | Oct 23, 2011
being present. being in communication. connection. Then both of our needs can be more easily met.
Male, <20 years, Dating, WA, US | Oct 24, 2011
Male, <20 years, Dating, WA, US | Oct 24, 2011
no i mean your needs!!!
Male, <20 years, Dating, WA, US | Oct 24, 2011
Male, <20 years, Dating, WA, US | Oct 24, 2011
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Not even a question!
100 points if you answer this question accurately.
Hahaha. Great answer!
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Oct 28, 2011
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Oct 28, 2011
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Hers, I would say. Or perhaps, she has had more needs lately, and mine, when present, take priority. It's hard to say... Perhaps a Google Doc would help.
That's the next thing this icebreak site should implement. A Google doc style spreadsheet. :)
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Nov 01, 2011
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Nov 01, 2011
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Depends on who needs more attention at the time. It goes back and forth.
um shes right lol
i need to tend more
i need to tend more
Hers
There's a give and take, but I'm the giver in the relationship so I'd say her needs take priority.
