Do you think calling previous relationships as "experiences" is something people do to feel better about their failed relationships?

[Shrimpenjoyer]

Because relationships are supposed to last, and people calling numerous previous relationships as "experiences" seems like something they say to make themselves feel better about their previous failed relationships.

They say you get to learn stuff about yourself, however there are many other ways, healthier ways to do that, that don't include getting lots of baggage and wasting time.

Yes

No

[Anonymous]

Yes, many do and many won’t even admit it to themselves. Then there are also many complete degenerates with attachment issues eho genuinly think like that. Those are the ones who’re ruining the dating scene, love and relationships for the rest of us.

[Shrimpenjoyer]

Fact

[Nikki1989]

“Because relationships are supposed to last”

That right there is where you are going wrong. Life is all about changes, and that in itself are “experiences.”

[Shrimpenjoyer]

CERTAIN things In life are, when it comes to relationships, you aren't supposed to change partners like you change socks.

[Nikki1989]

Ideally no, but like most things, sometimes you need to make mistakes to actually learn.

[Shrimpenjoyer]

One or two or three mistakes are fine, more than that you got a problem you must fix