subject: The Importance Of Making A Commitment For A Successful Dating Relationship [print this page] The Importance Of Making A Commitment For A Successful Dating Relationship
Just because you're dating a person, it isn't always an easy thing to make it a good relationship that will be successful. Because sometimes what you want isn't the thing that the person your with really wants, and you will need to sacrifice sometimes for your love and to have a successful relationship. Also, sometimes you have a problem with one of you deciding whether you are truly ready to take the plunge into that serious status.
If you feel that you are in a dating relationship that is successful, but aren't really positive of where you might be going, well your most likely in a relationship that is not a committed one. Its simple there are some dating singles out there who don't want to commit. Its a scary thing to them and they will often avoid it in many steps. That does not mean that you cant find a person who wants a good committed relationship, because there are many people out there that do.
If you are in a dating relationship that is not committed what can you expect to see? You can expect to see possible cheating, more fighting, doubts about the relationship, and constant analyzing your commitment.
If you happen to be dating a person and you are not sure whether they are committed sit down and think about that relationship. Analyze it and answer some question about it in order to really ascertain if you are in a committed relationship or not. This should be one that the other person will also be involved in and you will need to have a discussion that is called Determining the Relationship. Its a hard thing for a couple to go through and may cause a lot of stress, but it needs to be done for you to know if you are both committed to a serious relationship or not. Think about the following things and discuss them.
Your feelings about the person you are dating.
Can the relationship last?
Do you want it to last?
Do you want to get married to this person or anyone?
If you are wanting to marry this person, when?
Do you agree that you are in a monogamous relationship?
Is this the only person you want to sleep with?
To have a true successful relationship you will need to show a commitment. But what you feel as a commitment may not be the same as the other person you are with. Talking to them to figure out the true level of commitment that you want to have is a must.
Sometimes a commitment can be something quite simple, like just stating that you want to see only each other or even the step of moving in together or planning it. After you know where you both stand in the relationship it may seem a lot easier to move on and begin planning for the future, even marriage if that is one step you plan to take.
