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sonnylax
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 Posted: 11/04/04 - 10:57 Post subject: Most Important Traits of a Relationship?
In continuing my never ending pursuit to understand the fairer sex, I'm trying to figure out what makes relationships work (long term). Putting physical attraction aside - What are the 3 most important traits (in order) of a successful relationship/marriage?
Just curious to see what your Riff Raffers think about this. Thanks.
P.S. Since I don't know if some of you are male or female, please include your (sexual) identity when posting. 
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megawill
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 10:59 Post subject: Re: Most Important Traits of a Relationship?
| sonnylax wrote: | In continuing my never ending pursuit to understand the fairer sex, I'm trying to figure out what makes relationships work (long term). Putting physical attraction aside - What are the 3 most important traits (in order) of a successful relationship/marriage?
Just curious to see what your Riff Raffers think about this. Thanks.
P.S. Since I don't know if some of you are male or female, please include your (sexual) identity when posting. |
compromise, give and take, compromise, pull your weight, honesty and compromise...when in doubt or at a stand still; give a little...
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:03 Post subject: Re: Most Important Traits of a Relationship?
| megawill wrote: |
compromise, give and take, compromise, pull your weight, honesty and compromise...when in doubt or at a stand still; give a little... |
 In my very limited dating experience, if she's not willing to compromise about little things in the first few dates, she won't be willing to compromise later on and there will be problems.
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megawill
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:06 Post subject: Re: Most Important Traits of a Relationship?
| MechEngDropout wrote: |
In my very limited dating experience, if she's not willing to compromise about little things in the first few dates, she won't be willing to compromise later on and there will be problems. |
don't always put it on the other half....sometimes it's you that will need to concede...
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andydp
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:10 Post subject:
Compromise is a biggie.
Sense of humor helps. "When a woman smiles you can see her soul"
Not being self centered (this goes for both sides).
To thine own sense be true.
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:15 Post subject:
Parallel life goals, compatible values, loyalty
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:17 Post subject:
I must give 4 - loyalty, honesty, laughter, ability to compromise.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:20 Post subject:
There's only two :: Comes from a rich family and stacked.
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sonnylax
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:22 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | There's only two :: Comes from a rich family and stacked. |
Is that on or off topic (cause I have yet to find a stacked sugar momma yet)?
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:23 Post subject:
Love and honor, in good times and bad, in sickness and health, richer or poorer
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:27 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | | I must give 4 - loyalty, honesty, laughter, ability to compromise. |
Those would be my four exactly.
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:29 Post subject:
Empathy (being able to understand the other person's point of view), compromise, sense of humour, trust, and honesty.
I know that's 5, but that's my opinion. I'm a female, BTW. 
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:29 Post subject:
| sonnylax wrote: | | Is that on or off topic (cause I have yet to find a stacked sugar momma yet)? |
Keep looking, she's out there.
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:29 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | There's only two :: Comes from a rich family and stacked. |
Thanks, I now have a piece of bagel lodged deep within my right lung.
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Posted: 11/04/04 - 11:37 Post subject:
Compatible and complimentary parts certainly do not hurt (all you Little Leaguers out there know what I mean).
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