What according to you is the binding factor of a relationship?

Question

Two people are never gonna be the same. That's a fact. There will be differences. However, what is the key factor according to you that despite all the differences and arguments, still keeps the relationship together?

I'm also not talking about a husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend relationship only. If you have the time and intellect to answer for the blood relations as well like that of parents and children, would really appreciate it.

What according to you is the binding factor of a relationship?

williael · Accepted Answer

Respect. The other good things follow respect. Respect makes you want to communicate, and it provides a healthy framework once communication begins.

Parents and kids respecting each other would solve a world of problems. This isn't a one-sided thing; both sides can respect one another.

Respect would rescue many (probably countless!) romantic relationships.

With respect, abuse won't happen. People would listen and be validated (heard).

Mutual respect is rare, but I believe it is a necessary and desirable part of every fulfilling relationship.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

Communication, followed by trust, genuine feelings, and a willingness to work on the relationship

ArcticMonarch · Accepted Answer

Communication and realization that this person is your “why” in life to do better. It has to be both ways though. They have to support and care for you just as much as you do. Don’t simp for someone who won’t give you the time back.
The communication is key to work through the lows and enjoy the highs in your relationship as well.
Lastly invest in someone that loves you for you. Whether it be your parents, kids, friends, or a romantic partner. Know your worth and don’t let other take advantage of you.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Both should have the ability to say, "I'm really angry now about our disagreement, but I still love just as much as I ever have."

Avicenna · Answer

A nexus of goals, communication and personal chemistry.

FreyaRed · Answer

Having someone you know the person won't let you down if you're down mentally, physically... Once you're sure your partner is a failure in this question, even good sex and your partner's attractiveness doesn't mean much.

RebelinSteel · Answer

The ability to communicate as adults, to have the same committed goals in the relationship, if those goals diverge too much for too long, then the relationship is heading the way of the titanic. This also needs to be backed up by compatibility and not just physical attraction.

NathanDavis · Answer

genuine trust the kind of trust that comes from genuine confidence and experience as well... and it has to be from both sides...

JacobJordan · Answer

Women hands down. Sure I provide funds, physical presence etc. My wife provides the emotional bonds that actually makes our house a home. She is their day in and day out encouraging me and our kids and supporting us. Without a good woman their isn't a good relationship.

TenderFantasy · Answer

Committment. Without it it's just not going to work. It's easy to commit during the good times but watch them during the bad or really hard times.

smne35 · Answer

Not difficult at all it starts with mutual attraction, fight have that between both of you give it up, it's going nowhere, the binding factor is you both have to want same thing, not one day this is how I want so and so and other agree, if you taking about how you want your relationship to develop and you bouncing thoughts and views off each other with enthusiasm your in you found your mate, saying you want and trying to do is2 completely different actions, one is real one is ok for you I will,

molonski2 · Answer

I think really its Communication , honesty , trust , as major binding factors , when you have someone that you can really trust , even if just a friend or a sibling , someone who does exactly as they say , and maybe a bit more , its a humbling feeling , then take that feeling into a real relationship , you are never going to " Cheat " , as who would wish to risk that incredible bond? Which is so very hard to find.

incorrected · Answer

More than anything else, communication. If communication breaks down, so does the relationship, regardless of all other factors. Other factors are also profoundly important, but none more than this one.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Familiarity. When you both feel that you know eachother and are comfortable in each other's company, that's where the bond lives. That's what I think anyway

ChiTown33 · Answer

Mutual respect! No healthy relationship of any kind can endure without it. You don't always have to agree with someone but you have to respect them.

Nikki1989 · Answer

“Two people are never gonna be the same. That's a fact. There will be differences.”

You have already starting all wrong if you seriously believe this. Perfect matches do exist, and that is what you should be looking for.

Billlewis · Answer

The most important aspect of the relationship is that I'm able to consistently please her.

strateguy632 · Answer

the ability to compromise where both views are considered and included.

Anonymous · Answer

Ability to communicate about our feelings within safe zone, and willingess to work on solving issues as they arise. Emotional connection, basically.

exitseven · Answer

People have core values and everyone also has different experiences. The more of these you gave in common with somebody the better suite you are

Amy10223 · Answer

I think it’s simply how two people get along, and the attraction they have for the other. They have to click with one another personally, understand one another.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

Personalities that gel well. Without any need for, lube, even. Lol 🤣😆 genuinely, relationships need to have two people that either match well or they ain't gonna last or last the long mile or the long Kilometer

Metapigs · Answer

Absolute honesty. You can’t have anything real if a relationship is built on a lie.

sheikalana · Answer

Being willing to keep try to solve the issue without giving up.

OddBeMe · Answer

Being best friends you fuck. Basically. It involves a lot of intimacy and partnership. But gotta have non sex relations.

boobliker · Answer

you should both be happy together than you are apart so happyness

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Commitment. A fundamental decision to make it work.

HawkPerception · Answer

Dedication & loyalty, trust, honesty & open communication.

krin_m · Answer

I think, a generalized answer is: Shared values, interests, mutual affection!

Anonymous · Answer

Christian bonding getting married soon to make it official

lolilola · Answer

Core beliefs and values, even if its dysfunctional.

Carly2005 · Answer

Trust and communication.

californianjoe · Answer

you know the answer it's a 3 letter word

elizamichale1 · Answer

Love n courtesy for each other

Biya123 · Answer

Being loyal and giving time to eachother.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Compele honesty and trust

CozyCoffin · Answer

Honesty and loyalty.

MsTaniaUncensored · Answer

Trust and respect are essential.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

God.

Shy_Steve · Answer

I reckon it's Gestures toward eachother.

Katie1964 · Answer

Love.

Anonymous · Answer

Trust, honesty and a great sense of humor.

Likes2drive · Answer

Trust and honesty

laly520 · Answer

understanding

Zestyassmf1997 · Answer

Maturity.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Commitment

OtterMan68 · Answer

Trust

msc545 · Answer

FEAR...

In_Trance · Answer

Self awareness

DrZeno · Answer

Love

YourToy69 · Answer

Good sex

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