pixelslave -> RE: Who goes.....??????? (4/25/2007 5:11:51 PM)
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ORIGINAL: BeachMystress You described the type of relationship for all the failed relocations.. The one that worked out, on the other hand, he went to visit her for their first meeting (flew overseas) and never left. The failed ones all spent hours on the phone and would spend a week together every few months. Relocation wasn't a snap decision for most of them. They were sure they were head over heels in love and ready to live together. That just wasn't enough, it seems. Isn't that common with many "new" relationships? People tend to be on their best behavior while they're together for only limited periods of time. When it becomes a case of day in and day out without reprieve, the dynamic changes and the "real person" that's perhaps been lurking inside no longer has a place to hide. [image]http://www.collarchat.com/micons/m24.gif[/image] All the quirks and habits that others might object to; perhaps concluding their new partner is at a minimum either a "rare bird", neurotic, or just decidedly annoying to be with, are things that are going to be quickly discovered. That's when a couple's ability to communicate and negotiate effectively is going to be tested. It's usually the first time of any significance they've genuinely had to learn to work things out between them, and also learn to let go of things that aren't of major importance to one or the other. Its been my observation that either they begin to learn and lay the foundation for how things will best get worked out between them - establishing a pattern to follow that works for both of them, or else they tend to fall flat on their faces with unresolved conflicts quickly ending the relationship (unless they simply like a lot of drama in their lives). [X(] Beyond that, I don't think it especially matters who does the moving beyond the fact that I agree with Ms Kat that practicality should be the primary criteria to base decisions on. [&:] I'll add though, that in my opinion, moving into a place with lots of history with past relationships with one of the parties past partners is not the best idea. When that's the case, moving to a different or neutral place in which to live where a fresh start is more likely to happen is wiser IMO if one is genuinely looking to get off to a good start. [8|] - pixel
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