How would you describe the experience of being in a long-term relationship?

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[janina]

Imagine having your best friend, your confidant, and your biggest supporter all rolled into one person. That's the sunny side up of a long-term relationship. You've got someone who knows you better than you know yourself sometimes. They're the one you can laugh with over an inside joke nobody else gets, the one who's there to pick you up when you're down, and the one who's willing to binge-watch that series on Netflix for the umpteenth time because they know you love it.

But let's not sugarcoat it—long-term relationships also require a hefty dose of hard work and patience. It's about compromise, and not the kind where you're tallying up points, but the kind where you genuinely want to make the other person happy, even if it means watching that sports game you have zero interest in or eating at that restaurant you're not a huge fan of.

Communication is your Swiss Army knife. Seriously, it's the tool you'll use over and over again to navigate through misunderstandings, disagreements, and those days when you're just not feeling 100% in sync. And it's not just about talking; it's equally about listening and really hearing what the other person is saying.

Then there's the growth aspect. You're constantly learning—about each other, about relationships, and about yourself.

Despite the roller coaster ride, for many, it's worth every twist and turn.

[sheikalana]

It's great in general but it's also a lot of work and not always easy. You need to keep working o your relationship every single year. But it's great to have someone waiting for you at home. What I love the most is that I get to take care of him.

[Yannae]

A best friend with more benefits. This is a best friend who you's at your place. A best friend where you can live. Whatever place it is, it's home. It feels like home. It feels great coming home to long loving hug. It feels amazing being understood, listened to. She reads me like a book which allows for no misunderstandings or stuff like that. It feels amazing to have someone in your corner. You have a competition, family couldn't make it, sibling not there, but she was, every step of the way. To be accepted.

But... it takes time and effort to make it work. It's going great, but it always takes effort. It just takes less because she is very likeminded. You must learn about her likes and dislikes. How does she express her love? How do you make her happy and show her you care? If you don't have the same hobbies, you might want some time to yourself to do those. You have to compromise now. Less, single person freedom. Swallow your pride, while talking to her about anything. Some couples give them the silent treatment, won't admit they're wrong, ... You can't do that if you want to make it work. She can't either. You have to work together.

[Nirmroth]

That I will never understand hookup culture. Everything down from quality and quantity of sex is better in a commited rl even attraction towards your the partner usually rises the longer you are in a happy rl. Someone you can trust blind and who sometimes knows you better than yourself and has your back.

Damn I really need to start dating again.

[OlderAndWiser]

With the wrong partner, it is challenging, taxing, draining, and miserable.

With the right partner, it is deeply satisfying, comforting, reassuring, and a source of strength.

[Mr_twoface]

Their is ups and downs and when you are able to get through those hinders together, you show how much love their is for one and another.

[WhitneySnow]

Fun. Comforting. But I’ve only had one that lasted this long so I don’t have much to compare it with.

[DizzyDesii]

Feeling trapped a lot of the time. But also feeling happy someone wants to trap me.

[exitseven]

It is pretty nice. I could not imagine going solo again

[Jkgordon]

To be honest with the right person pleasant wrong person nightmare

[Likes2drive]

Always having someone there for me and to come home to

[laly520]

totally worth the time n effort

[LazerBean]

Lovely

[LavLavLuv]

Cute and lovely 🩷

[jahaims]

Peaceful