It's common knowledge that it's easier to catch a man/woman than it is to keep them. Simply put, what you did to get that prized man or woman, you have to do the same in order to keep them. This is where the problem lies because once a person finds their mate, they think the work is done. Actually, the work has just begun because you have to constantly remind yourself of the work it took to find Mr. or Mrs. Right. Many relationships have fallen by the wayside because the couple is too lazy to maintain that relationship. They don't try as hard as they used to and why should they? They've arrived. A relationship is essentially doomed if the couple gets to a point where they don't have to work at it anymore. Couples need to have a sports mindset in regards to relationships: What I don't/won't do, another will. There are plenty of back-ups waiting for playing time.
I don't see the point in putting in all that work to just feel accomplished and then its gone. It not a degree, its a person. Relationships take daily maintenance: communication, sweet talk, kissing, holding hands or some other type of bodily contact and flirting in person, by phone and text. If I had to send smoke signals, I would LOL.
ReplyDeleteI love your response. You have to keep the relationship fresh at all times because as with everything else, a relationship can become stale if not tended to regularly.
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