I totally disagree. Long Term relationship does not mean marriage conclusively.

You can be in a long term relationship with out marriage.

Marriage to some people is only a piece of paper that says a women or man can take someones last name. Not a declaration of Love for someone.

I have been in a long term relationship for 9 years marriage was not even considered by either of us. We ended our relationship when he's company transferred him overseas. So, you see Long term relationship does not always mean marriage.

If you are looking for marriage it is best to just say marriage is what you are looking for.

THIS! We all have our definition of a relationship to us and what we expect from it. As we have gotten older, I think that definition and expectations have significantly changed between men and women. My idea of a relationship and yours may be entirely different. While neither is wrong, they certainly are not compatible!

I think different people want different things. Cliche, but true.

I find alot of people on these sites are in love with 'ideas'. the idea of marriage, the idea of romance, and it seems their whole motivation is about the destination instead of taking a journey.

It turns me off personally, for someone to have as a goal with strangers that they are looking to get married, or looking to find love. I prefer to not look for it, but to let it find me, in the course of the journey of making friends with and getting to know others.

Hello lady too much b******* it's not worth it walk away with no paperwork

relationship long term
I would like to find one

Until men and women compromise on what they will accept as a relationship, most of us will continue to be alone. You can spend the rest of your life looking for your mythical relationship, give up looking, or learn to accept what you cannot change.

Why buy the cow when the milk is spoiled?

Seems to me the subject of marriage, and your insistence on it, is a one way street for you.

Me personally, if I see someone more than once, I commit to that person. I don't date anyone else during that time because I want to know that particular person and have interest in only being with THAT person.

Also, being agnostic leaning toward atheist, marriage is a religious and government institution. If there are no tax benefits to marry then why do it? Not to say I wouldn't but it certainly isn't a requirement for me. I can and do commit to someone without making promises and expecting to do right by some imaginary deity.

Good answer you must of read my mind ......that's scary

No Chemistry. You're in that Friend's Zone .

Children never want to share. Adults love sharing. Period.
Selfish is what selfish does

If you notice. Not but one real adult male had a comment. Responsible

Just want to date !

That woman is Not the ONE. for him.

Best way is,

if two people decide to be in a relationship, discuss what that means to each of you! Also talk about the goals for that relationship.

I am a little wiser now and I have actually done that.

Prevents a lot of hurt feelings and anger later when you figure out you're not seeing the relationship in the same way. Best to figure that out long before a lot of emotional investment.

I think there is too much emphasis put on wanting, finding and/or being in a "relationship". Instead of looking for a "long term relationship" let the relationship find you. Relationships aren't defined since there are many kinds of relationships, and ALL relationships are developed over time. IMO the best thing to do is date without expectations, if you enjoy someone's company continue dating them, spend the time with them needed to develop a relationship naturally.

Thank you for that! There was no thought of a divorce! It was for ever, until death do us part!
Now I'm on my sixth marriage, and rich as all get out! 5 houses, cars, half of everything. Should be able to get at least 3 more before I'm done! Not jk!!✌🕺

I totally agree.....

Rushing into marriage can lead to a later divorce if you don't court to know each other likes and dislike long time relationship give chance to this...