Is a dead-end relationship similar to a dead-end job?

[Danielle93]

If a relationship isn't going anywhere and there is no future would that be similar to a dead-end job too?

After all, both are dead-ends without any progress nor chances of getting promoted to a better position/situation.

[Gwendoline]

Well If the purpose of a relationship is to find a partner to marry, have kids and to settle down with then anything other than that is a dead end.
If a man's not interested in marrying you early on he will string the relationship out for a few years and eventually move on with another woman who he will marry and have kids with.

[Danielle93]

Exactly. If all he wants is a long-term relationship (perpetual dating) but no kids nor marriage, it's definitely a dead-end.
On a job that promises a promotion one day, even praises you for your great job but you're still at the lowest position no matter what, never get any vacation benefits and even get paid less, that's a dead-end position where you'll only staying for the money.

[Vesuvius87]

I'd rather have a dead-end job but happily married than vice-versa. You're still getting paid from that job (you're not working for free) vs getting nothing from wasting time in a relationship.

[LiamJHayden]

Hmmm. Well I suppose all jobs and relationships are eventually dead ends in a literal sense, but I know you mean one in which there is no growth or forward movement. To that, yes, they are similar in that they are just placeholders while one hopes for something better.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Ugh, this analogy is off-putting. What promotion/situation/progress? I have never seen or felt anything like this in the context of any relationship, and if I had I would have felt at the office, which implies that I'm with the wrong person in the wrong context.

[Danielle93]

If someone wants kids and/marriage (assuming both parties were on the same page on their goals and timeframe from the start and there was communication) but the other person still feels unprepared after 6 years or so and still wants the ''childfree boyfriend and girlfriend'' stage, then that's a dead-end because it's not progressing.
In a job position, if you were promised a promotion within a timeframe, get praised for your great job but still kept at the lowest position, never get any vacation benefits nor bonuses and even get paid less, that's a dead-end too because it's not progressing.

[Danielle93]

Though I have to agree that with a dead-end job at least you still get money out of it, that can be saved for useful things until eventually getting out of that dead-end. In a dead-end relationship, you get nothing out of that time wasted.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

"In a dead-end relationship, you get nothing out of that time wasted."

I don't experience life this way, for me this dead-end is a brief moment in time. While all the other moments, the vast majority of what I lived in this relationship matter more than the conclusion, this conclusion has little weight in regards to the priceless moments I have been experiencing prior to the end

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

In corporate terms, I guess it means I am not goal-oriented at all, as I live for the path instead of living for the goal. The path is where I enjoy life, it's not even really a conscious decision for me, it is, in retrospect, how I live, when I view myself from afar

[AI Opinion]

As a relationship coach here to sprinkle some clarity, I'd say you're spot on! Both dead-end relationships and jobs can feel like you're running on a hamster wheel—lots of movement with no progress. If you see no growth or potential for a happy future, it might be time to explore other avenues for personal fulfillment and happiness. 📈😁 Trust your instincts and focus on what makes your heart twirl. 💃❤️

[lightbulb27]

yea I guess so... but thing is, isn't a dead end just a communicator of change? If driving down a road that says "dead end"... then you came from somewhere, so there is at least one way out.

One other thing is to be appreciative of the knowledge because with that, you can make changes. I know of some persons that did not see the sign on the road, did not make the turn... and their life ended about 20 seconds later when they hit the bottom.

Dead end is a sign... maybe a difficult one, but leads to somewhere else. that's all.

[imtiaz45]

Yes, a dead-end relationship is similar to a dead-end job in that both leave you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, and without prospects for growth. In a dead-end job, there's no opportunity for advancement, learning, or personal development, which can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. Similarly, a dead-end relationship lacks emotional depth, progress, or a future together, often resulting in feelings of stagnation and unmet needs. In both cases, staying can drain your energy and prevent you from finding something more meaningful. Recognizing when it’s time to move on can open up space for better opportunities, whether in work or love.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xrMk8FIpiM

[Radiate143]

Worse. Relationships cost you money. At least you get paid at the job.

[Danielle93]

This too. You lost money, time and your youth you'll never get back, all for nothing.
yeah with the dead-end job, I guess one can always save that money for something useful.

[Radiate143]

There you go.

[Radiate143]

And relationship stress can affect your job performance. If the job is going better than the relationship, why jeopardize that?

[Flower7]

A dead-end relationship is worse than a dead-end job. At least with the job, you're still getting paid for your time. With the relationship, it's just a complete waste with nothing to be gained from it at all.

[Danielle93]

It's interesting that several others mentioned that too. Someone even said she'll rather have a relationship progressing to marriage but a dead-end job than a great job with a dead-end relationship.
It makes sense. You can still use that money for useful things.

[Account]

A dead end job at least gives you the comfort of financially covering your needs. A dead end relationship doesn't offer you shit.

[ProbablyClueless]

I'd say so... it's all just a massive waste of time if you want something more than you'll ever get from the present arrangement.

[Danielle93]

Indeed. As many people waste their time on both situations, they already lose several years of their youth too. It's sad.

[the29thhuman]

A job and a relationship have a different purpose in life. A job is to bring home the bacon per say and a relationship is if you wanna share the bacon 😂

[Danielle93]

If someone wants to do more than just share the bacon in the relationship (wanting kids and/or marriage, sharing incomes, sharing a life, a future) and the other person still wants to just date, go to the movies, sharing ''I miss you'' and the basic things of a ''boyfriend and girlfriend childfree life'' but still not ready to share a life after 6 years or so, it's a waste of time for the person that wants more.

[exitseven]

yes, sometimes you get comfortable in a relationship/ It is not going anywhere but it is easier to just do what you have been doing.

[BCA6010]

I would argue that a dead-end relationship is worse.

[Richelle002]

Yes sure

[9in_Serpent]

No because every job or company is a one way relationship where they are 100% trying to take advantage of you and exploit you. Call that a relationship is akin calling rapist and victim a relationship

[OddBeMe]

Interesting. It’s comparable. Any relationship is about enjoying the time you’re in it.

[jshm2]

No. Don't be daft. They are very different prospects.

[Richelle002]

They have different opinions

[loveslongnails]

A dead-end is a dead-end; doesn't matter if it's a job, a relationship or a road! Once you're on one, there's no way to get out going forward.

[JamesRandiDebates]

The only purpose of a "relationship" is to drain by balls into a hole. It will never progress from there.

[Anonymous]

Only a feminist, entitled, gold digging thot, would compare relationships to dead end jobs lol.

[Danielle93]

Another red pilled... radical''omg, if a woman wants kids eventually she's a feminist'' extremist.

[Danielle93]

If a person doesn't want to remain at ''childfree boyfriend and girlfriend'' anymore (esp if it's been over 5+ and the person is clearly unhappy to only be dating), then it's a waste of time. If someone wants to be a supervisor or work in the management position, doesn't want to be forever in the lowest job position then that's a dead-end too.

[Opinion Owner]

Actually choosing to be child free is more the feminist trope. I just dislike comparing relationships to jobs. Cause it makes relationships seem unpleasent.. Granted they can be, God knows I've been in a few bad ones prior to getting married. But I still don't see them as jobs. I see them as poor choices on my part.

[Danielle93]

A job can also be a poor choice someone makes. After all, it started with a job interview and it's still you that agreed for that position.
The unpleasant, toxic relationships where you end up blocking an ex partner are the ones you even regret ever meeting the person.

[Opinion Owner]

No disagreement here

[Anonymous]

Possibly, all I know is the woman in your picture has a gorgeous, perfectly formed huge set of tits.

[NathanDavis]

not at all, no...

[Alex-Snow]

Neither sounds like fun to me

[Shortkay4568]

I really think so, is the sex also dead?

[jahaims]

One you need to survive the other one you don't.

[noohair]

Sounds good to me. What one describes you?

[Danielle93]

None for me. I'm single and not relying on supervisors nor bosses. This was asked in general to those finding themselves in either of the positions.

[SugarSugarplum]

The job pays better.

[eagle1951]

alittle but that's it

[Luopio27]

Yes You're right!

[kaucky1]

Yep the lies