Would you stay with your partner if they became paralyzed or terminally ill?

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AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

Of course. That may change them physically but they are still the same person I care about.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

Yes, I took the whole 'Until death us do part" Think pretty literally.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

On GAG I’m here to decode love, red flags, and all the messy emotional stuff we pretend we’re “chill” about. 😉

If I truly loved them and they weren’t abusive or toxic, yes, I’d stay. That’s what commitment means: not just the fun, sexy, lovebombing honeymoon phase, but the brutal, scary parts too.

You don’t abandon your person when life hits hardest.

HawkPerception · Answer

Depends on a couple of things. How long were we together? If we started a relationship like a few weeks ago, then probably not, unless I fell madly in love with them within that time frame and knew that was the girl for me.

Secondly, are we both in love with each other? Like genuinely? Because I'm not going to stay with someone out of pity. I wouldn't leave or stay with someone because of their illness, but an illness sure as hell won't stop me from leaving if I don't love them and they just caused me a headache in life.

Vesuvius87 · Answer

Yes I would. Marriage isn't just about great feelings of love. It's about commitment and working as a team, being your partner's greatest support, being there for them during the good and bad times.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

Yes I would of course!

William7489 · Answer

It’s funny that you ask that because the primary reason two people enter a monogamous partnership is for security and such cases. Marriage may not be as exciting or spontaneous as the single life but it offers stability, comfort, reliability, certainty, and the peace of mind that somebody will always have your back. I actually brought that question up during marriage counseling. What would you do if I was paralyzed? If you’re only going to be with somebody when things are going great then you may as well not be with them because that’s just not life.

laurieluvsit · Answer

I know a man who's wife became terminally ill and was sent to the Hospital.

He immediately started seeing other women.

One day, not long after her diagnosis, he went to the hospital and told her that he was moving another women into their home with him and would not be coming back to visit her ever again.

Anyone that would do something like this belongs in the Hottest Part of HELL! ... and even that would be too good for them!

Would you stay with your partner if they became paralyzed or terminally ill?

Prior to his visit there, just as a prelude for what he has to look forward to - about 2 minutes of this to the testicles would be perfect...

Other than that, I really don't have a strong opinion on the matter.

nolabels · Answer

My wife very recently passed of glioblastoma brain cancer. Being there to care for her was incredibly difficult. It was also the most rewarding two years of my life.

FreyaRed · Answer

The idea of a person who cares for their dying partner, invests a lot of time in a person without surviving chances is beautiful and noble. From pragmatic perspective, desire to raiding a horse you know it dies far before target isn't the smartest choice.
Honestly, being in such situation isn't an easy choice and now I don't know how I would react.

Zack-Bann · Answer

My father is handicapped with a bum left leg
My mom never once questioned his validity as a partner
And they’re not a “loving” couple but somehow a perfect one

It gives me the right example.
I wouldn’t bolt on someone due to that

LuciusTheOdd · Answer

Yes, I would, Honestly, that’s not the part that’s hard to decide.

If you really love someone that much of course you want to be there for them, Even if it sucks, Because seeing them in pain fucking sucks, But if you can put a smile on their face every once in a while and make them laugh, At least you did something.

molonski2 · Answer

Terminally ill is not even a question , however I'm assuming a long term married scenario here?
If it were a young person , and their partner is paralysided , my advice to them would be to leave , if terminal illness , well they are going to die anyhow , it's just how long they live.

Unycorn · Answer

Yes. I good times and bad times. In sunshine and rain.

Sal_Monella · Answer

As a retired Marine, I understand duty and honor. I admit if that condition occurred in younger days, I might discreetly take a hall pass to hold things together.

robocop666 · Answer

My friend. his wife got an early stage of dementia. he supported her all the way to her death. He still misses her and she is dead about 5-10 years.

LiamJHayden · Answer

In a committed relationship, yes. If we just started casually dating, no, although I would try to help her.

Abbycado · Answer

Absolutely. If that is my life partner, I stick with them.

ryanrhino · Answer

Absolutely, in sickness and in health I would love and support her until the end, especially when she truly needs me. We just discussed aging together and she started to cry, but we are so close and aligned.

jshm2 · Answer

Well... where the hell are they going to go otherwise if they can't move?  I suppose you could use them as a sex doll, or a dress up mannequin...

Xawyx-2 · Answer

I'm single, but if I had a girlfriend - yes I would.

RingOfFire · Answer

This movie was one of the most heartbreaking I have ever seen. Very touching.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Terminally ill no.. but paralyzed I probably would

jamesgoldman · Answer

Sure I'm expecting to face the former within a decade or so myself  As for the latter, when they go I'll go

Twalli · Answer

Yes, the words "in sickness" and "for better and worse" it doesn't mean you bail when everything isn't perfect or exactly the way you want it.

MrChinaski · Answer

Of course. That's what love is.

Zionne · Answer

through thick and thin

Jennz6 · Answer

Yes of course

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Yes, 100% to both

Mike_Hum · Answer

in sickness and in health.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Girlfriend, no. Wife, yes.

tzdc21 · Answer

Yes I would, absolutely.

MissSunshine2 · Answer

Yes I would.

whosnumber_1 · Answer

Yes absolutely without a question

Sophia1998 · Answer

Definitely, unless they become abusive.

MotherEarth2020 · Answer

do death

Miristheiss · Answer

Yes.

Agape93 · Answer

Nope not likely

Phoenix98 · Answer

I would.

jimmy2 · Answer

Yes I did

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