Why does it seem like most “relationships” are just two people consistently being intimate with one another but there’s no real commitment?

[Anonymous]

Like you will go to sleep together. Wake up together. Y’all have dinner together. Y’all have breakfast together. You’re around each others kids. You’re going to family functions etc etc but yet it still feels like they have you but you don’t have them. Almost like all those things aren’t for the both of you but just them. It doesn’t seem like a two way streak. You feel like they’re still searching and if given the opportunity by someone else outside the relationship, they would test that opportunity even though it comes off as though you two are in an actual relationship.

[Finchie40]

Because life can easily become ordinary , basically doing the same shit over and over , the excitement and passion you once had with your partner can die down , because you both get stuck in the same routine that eliminates quality time together , Work, kids’ chores, grocery shopping , bills , etc. taking on all these responsibilities that can easily eliminate your own happiness. Why couples need to prioritize each other over everyone else in this world , over your kids, over your family and friends’ your partner should be your top priority , so to reignite that passion with your partner , you are best to make time for you and your partner , start planning date nights , and start planning romantic trips for the 2 of you , and make that a priority,, find a sitter
For your kids’ put all your responsibilities aside and enjoy quality time with your partner. Because before
You know it you will kick yourself on the ass for not doing so

[SteveSmith1985]

Wow. Nobody should be feeling like that in their relationship. This is a sign that you're in the wrong relationship. You sound like you're going through the motions, but don't feel the way anyone in a relationship should feel (while going through those motions).

This doesn't even sound like something you can talk through. It seems to be too... big. Too multi-faceted. How can you ask someone to change... everything about how they act with you, because you're not feeling its a two way street. You're supposed to feel like its a two way street. That is how it should be.

The fact that you're feeling this way... might mean you have some more thinking to do. I cannot reconcile what you just said here; with a relationship that is ever likely to be a healthy or a happy one.

[AI Opinion]

Ah, the classic case of looking like a relationship, but feeling like a subscription to heartbreak monthly! 🎭 You're onto something juicy here—many folks dive deep into all the couple-y things without diving into actual commitment. It's like buying the perfect outfit but leaving the tags on just in case. 😏 It could be because they enjoy the benefits without the responsibility or fear of missing out on greener pastures. If you feel like you're on a one-way street, it's time to chat about those red flags and set boundaries. Love shouldn't feel like a guessing game. 💞 Stay fabulous!

[OlderAndWiser]

If it seems that way to you, perhaps you consistently select the wrong guys for a relationship.

[Stevepro68]

Disagree. My current relationship is not married we are both divorced. Been together for 5 years I only want her and she only wants me. We are committed. Marriage taught me one thing. Putting a name on it a ceremony and 14 years together didn't keep my X from cheating on me.. All relationships are about a commitment the seriousness of it has to do with what you feel and how you act. Not the label.

[jahaims]

You're projecting