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Does Love Like Ours Last a Life Time?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by JessRae, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. JessRae

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    I just think about this today and really just wondering if a love like ours (LGBTQ) will last a life time like those stereotype hetero old couple you see on the public places?.

    As you can see even the "normal" couple would broke up eventually, so what are the chances that our relationships will be any different from them?.
     
  2. CharlieHK

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    I'm sure couples of the same sex are capable of maintaining a healthy and happy relationship into old age. Specially since marriage equality is becoming more and more prevalent.
     
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    Love can last forever if it's true. Regardless of the genders of the couple, regardless of marriage or not, if love it true and deep it can last forever.
     
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    I think some couples will make it in the long run and some won't. Just like opposite-sex couples. I have been with my wife since I was 20 and she was 19, I'm 43 now.
     
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    Absolutely but even deep love requires effort to maintain at the surface, too. :slight_smile:
     
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    Wait...

    Cis-hetero couples get divorces? Hold the presses!:eek:

    Yes. True love is eternal. Anyone can be happy or unhappy in their relationship.

    Love knows no gender or sexuality barriers.
     
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    Yes if you really love the persona and work on it every day and you both know what you want in relationship / from the other person and make sure you know what they want. its tricky but as long ass you work at it ti will work. its like growing flowers its had but if you work hard it will grow
     
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    It can. Love is love. True love is unconditional.
     
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    Why shouldn't it?
    Love is love! No matter if hetero, homo or other!!
     
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    Well, I'm cynical. But I'm cynical without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, etc.. So at least I'm consistent. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    I think two people who love and appreciate each other, who value what the other one brings to the relationship, and who genuinely like each other as people first, can certainly have a love that lasts a lifetime.

    I had always assumed the whole notion of an old couple being comfortable with each other was a negative thing, like they had progressed from excitement to ennui. I'm starting to understand that comfort with someone is more a function of how you relate to each other, and it's not boring at all. It's more like having a deep understanding of the other person, and complete trust in how they feel about you. It's a huge leap of faith, but it's a wonderful thing.
     
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    I don't see why not.
     
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    Ten years and counting for me
     
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    I think it's possible for any relationship, straight or gay. It's more about both people wanting it to work out and making sure there is good communication.
     
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    Sixteen years here--can hardly even imagine myself without him any more.
     
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    Congratulations! I'm a similar situation, met my mate (I'd say partner, but that sounds like we're a law firm) in college, and we started to date when we were both 22. Now, it's been 24 years, and we plan to get married later this year, as it's finally legal here.

    My former supervisor at work has also been with his partner for about 25 years, so I have met people who are still together.

    I think as time goes on, longer relationships will become more and more common among same sex couples, now that people don't have to hide in some sort of underworld or gay ghetto situation.
     
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    Depends on the people and how compatible they are. Love changes over time. It's not going to be the same rush of excitement 20 years later, but if they still have something that holds them together, their relationship will last.
     
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    A relationship that lasts forever... either it's true love, or one or both are good at faking it
     
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    I don't know but I hope so
     
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    I have no idea how they do it. It's unimaginable to me. How can any two people live together for so long and not get sick of each other?

    People have reasons other than love for sticking together. Usually it's kids or money. For example, with everything my mom puts up with, I often think she'd be better off separated, but her lifestyle would be completely changed. It might not even make her happier.