Polls: Relationships

Would you break up with him or at least be mad at him? And for guys would if you found out your girlfriend or wife only drank 80 oz (10 cups) of water a day instead of 92 oz (11.5 cups) a day?

As children, we are told that we must be "fair" to other people, and that usually involves treating them the way we would want to be treated. So, when we start dating, most of us believe that relationships should be "fair." For most, that implies that both participants should make a substantially equal effort for their partner. But some people have different ideas about what "fairness" means, and some people get extremely upset when they decide their partner isn't being "fair."

All relationships can't always be fair. I am getting married on April 27 and my fiancee (who lived in China until she was 29 years old) knows NOTHING about American weddings, and that is what she wants: an American wedding. So I must do all of the planning. I could complain that isn't fair, but what does that accomplish?

I think "fair" isn't a useful concept for relationships. It should be replaced with two questions: are you getting your needs met in the relationship, and is your partner usually contributing to the best of his or her abilities? If the answers are "yes" and "no," then it is most likely a healthy relationship. What do you think?

I had an argument with a friend recently. I told him that men and women would never be in a relationship with each other if it wasn't for sex and attraction because we are so different.

Women free to add an opinion if you want. I plan on making another question in the reverse for women soon.

do people who have dated many people but have broken up with all them have a better idea of what a good relationship should be like then a person who has only dated one person that they happy and are still together with?

I say women, because women have more opportunities to cheat, and are better at hiding it because they have more incentive to protect their image.

And anytime you are not around them they are off doing super hero things without you knowing?

Communication is the key ingredient to any great relationship, its how we stay connected and make improvements, when/where necessary.

When was the last time you paused everything else in your life and devoted some time to discussing your relationship with your one and only?

I know from my standpoint, I sometimes apply the... if it ain't broke, don't fix it approach, which is something I need to work on.