What should a man invest in relationships and what should a woman invest in relationships?

[Anonymous]

Just list them.

[HawkPerception]

People who treat relationships as a transaction are bound to fail. Might as well write down a resume and hand them to potential partners to date someone at that point.

However, relationships definitely require reciprocation. Communication, honesty, and understanding is necessary on both ends for it to be sustained. If a couple is willing to go the traditional route and the man is the sole provider (if circumstances allow), then the woman can't just sit and laze around all day. She should handle the housework and the cooking. Even with a traditional dynamic, it doesn't mean she has to sleep with him every time he wants to have sex. And if it's a modern day dual income dynamic, then house chores should be split, as both partners are working.

At the end of the day though, the main things you should be investing into the relationship are your time and effort. Effort to communicate with your partner often. To build trust by showing full transparency (letting them know where you are and who you're with and what you're doing when you can). You also need to be as supportive of your partner as you can. Being there for your partner is extremely important.

[TheThingALing]

Man: time is the biggest investment. The fact is, women offer nothing that can't be legally bought outside of relationship other then sex (in most places). So when a man is in a relationship, he should have a plan already created for what and how he is hoping to achieve. He will have already spend a lot of time vetting her and training her. Yes training her so that she gets it through her head that that she isn't going to get away with her shit tests. All of this for what? Sex? He could get it out of the relationship. He doing this because he thinks just maybe this girl might prove to be worthy of getting the ring some day. Now this investment is only worth it, if the girl is still providing everything expected of her. The second she stops, and doesn't fix it immediately, he got to leave and stop investing anymore of his valuable time on someone who has failed.

[Justmeagain1]

He should practice integrity, have respectful conversations, invest in his goals within a relationship and ensure that he remains open to possibilities of a positive nature

[Asker]

What about the woman?

[tzdc21]

And what should the woman invest in?

[Justmeagain1]

Exactly the same as the man

[Summeroflove]

Depends on what both people are looking for. But it should be equal contributing.

[Sunssong]

No unique size fits all. Invest = Provide?

1. Courtesy - You are not responsible for anyones actions, thoughts, or feelings but this trait is a superpower and is very cheap despite its power.

2. Open mindedness - Closed minds do not inspire cooperation nor understanding

3. Definite Intent - A relationship needs a joint vision

4. Desire - The type of desire that stimulates the subconscious. A desire for the progressive realization of the joint vision.

5. Knowledge & Willingness to Change - submission to any worthy vision requires such

6. Submission - submission to the joint vision / lack of submission is the start of all breakups whether the vision is conscious or unconscious

The unique joint vision should determine what each party provides.

[Anonymous]

I used to think women were worth it, but after never having any success, I've given up the fairytale and become jaded, realizing I'll die alone, but that's better than ending up with a bunch of guys leftovers. I just wanted to love a woman, but apparently that's not wanted nowadays, and belittling guys trying to be upstanding guys is. I don't want to be the guy some woman settled for after having her fill of "edgy" alphas or whatever. I just wanted a girl to love, but that's not to be I guess. It's all bullshit.

[NathanDavis]

investments?

if you see relationships and love as if they were stock on Wall Street

then you will have it as volatile and crashing just like Wall Street

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Perfectly well put.

[crossdressingrihno]

Each couple should invest different things into their relationship. The most important thing is putting the time and effort into making each other happy.

[Belgie]

Thwu should both invest time, effort and understanding.

[FilmGuy93]

Time is super important for both men and women. Taking that little moment acknowledge what your partner said or did

[Andres77]

Time, concern, willingness to be vulnerable, expectation of the same.

[Asker]

Loyalty?

[Andres77]

m.youtube.com/watch

[Andres77]

The collection of the things I wrote imply loyalty in my brain. Why would I do all this and not be loyal?
But my brain is different from others. That's been an issue

[Asker]

Monogamy

[Andres77]

I prefer oak

[Asker]

What is that?

[Andres77]

It was a silly attempt at a joke.
Monogamy looks like the word Mahogany, which is a tree.

[DextroShade]

A man brings his ability to protect the family, provide resources, and lead.

A woman brings her beauty, her fertility, and her submission.

[OddBeMe]

ETFs or index funds really. Individual stocks aren’t worth it unless you have a lot of dough.

Oh you mean emotional investing…can’t help.

[nawtee_me]

Everything for both or they are not serious about the relationship at all. It is either sll or nothing if you want it to work….

[Christoff92]

Honesty, trustworthy, non insecure matters, and open minded thoughts 😉

[motownplayer2000]

Time. Is the main thing. The rest you can hash out like a business deal.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Same for both.

Love and respect. On those two pillars a relationship will be awesome.

[Anonymous]

If you removed sex then girls don't have anything to offer in relationship... no?

[Asker]

Depends on the girl.
Sluts are only for hookups

[Opinion Owner]

Let's talk about you,
What you have to offer in relationship apart from sex?

[flyingpilot37]

Care, love, honesty, humor.

[roy_ricky09]

Only the time. Rest comes automatically

[304strichZUP]

Time, attention, charm, tenderness, ...