Archetype Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 Romantic relationships don’t exist. Romance in relationships exist, but a relationship itself is not romantic. Romance is also not the same to everyone, especially between generations and regions. I do think dating and hookup apps have made LTR less of a necessity in modern society as we have realized you don’t need to sign your life away to someone else just to have sex. This is a good thing, but on the flip side, people who grow up with this don’t understand how to… date? Hookups might give temporary satisfaction, but if you want long term companionship, you need to learn how to talk to people and quite literally “court” people who might be suitable with your future wants and needs. It seems both easier and more challenging than ever to find an actual LTR.
Oktober Knight Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 I think those feelings come in waves. We all go through our horny phase where sex is a priority, then eventually we wonder what it would be like to settle down and be in a happy relationship. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with putting you and your career first. Eventually your priorities will switch but the important thing is to just live in the moment, especially if everything is going well in your life.
Theshigo Washidu Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 Slightly. Not only has social media made people disposable, but a lot of people are just messed up emotionally and/or mentally and are therefore not fit for dating. As a result, all the people who want to love, just remain single or hide themselves away because they can't find better or something serious .
UnusualBoy Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 No, you just probably enjoy your me time and being alone. I for one have been single for a while and honestly wouldn't mind finding somebody to share but the thoughts of having to get through all the process of getting to know better the other person, see if there's chemistry and all that bores me to death, also I've come to enjoy being alone but romantic relationships aren't obsolete, they're well and alive.
M.R. Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, St. Francis said: Slightly. Not only has social media made people disposable, but a lot of people are just messed up emotionally and/or mentally and are therefore not fit for dating. As a result, all the people who want to love, just remain single or hide themselves away because they can't find better or something serious . Well said. These are exactly my thoughts. I just gave up and decided to remain single and not waste my time on unstable people who have no idea what they want or only want me as a close friend.
Saddy Posted June 8, 2022 Posted June 8, 2022 18 hours ago, Saljju said: I think once we get older we just care less about love because we have bills to pay, but I think ultimately everyone still needs a partner be it committed ones or just casual hookups. This
Exquisite Posted June 9, 2022 Posted June 9, 2022 I've never cared about being in a relationship but the answer is no
Aristide Posted June 9, 2022 Posted June 9, 2022 I hope so. I can't wait to see the marriage rates and birth rates plummet (they already are) and see the government freak out about it.
Power love Posted June 9, 2022 Posted June 9, 2022 Babe if you live in CA, NY OR Chicago you WILL be in a relationship just to cut the cost. Everybody in theses places are linked up with somebody even if you can’t stand the person. We got bills honey! You can always use the side chick for fun
katara Posted June 9, 2022 Posted June 9, 2022 On 6/8/2022 at 7:32 AM, Cain said: I truly think there’s people that are made/conditioned to be in longterm relationships and people that aren’t, and neither is better/worse than the other seeing as relationships are an extremely personal decision I don’t think it’s a generalisable thing Exactly. Some people want and need relationships while others are actually better off alone. Also people change. People who used to want relationships can change their mind and want to be alone for some time. Similarly people who used to flourish being single can find themselves wanting a relationship after some time.
shinyshimmery Posted June 9, 2022 Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) Not really. It's nice to have someone to travel with, to spend time with at home, and to share goals with. Having a partner should not be just to fulfill a healthy sex life.... but rather, have someone (hopefully your equal) to be there when you need support. Humans aren't meant to spend life alone imo, we're social creatures by nature. Edited June 9, 2022 by shinyshimmery
KillingYourCareer Posted June 9, 2022 Posted June 9, 2022 No? It's normal to have feelings and to want a stable partner. Not everyone is sex-driven.
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