Hello Friends,
How long do you want a relationship to last? We all have told a significant other, "I will love you forever." Is forever like infinity? Is always the same as forever?1
From Google: “always” means “everyday”, when someone says “I always do the same thing”, it's not sure that the person will never change habit. But “forever” means “permanently” and “the rest of life”, it's sure that it will never never change.
Our wedding song was Always and Forever and I am living up to that promise as well as any human can taking care of her through her serious illness. How about you? Is your goal to find a significant other and make that promise? I had three times and two of those times didn't make it.
I have been asked how I lasted for 39 years in a monogamous relationship. It wasn't easy for me and I think my wife seems to have been the one who was more steadfast than I lasted nevertheless.
OK. Intentions are one thing putting it into practice is a whole new challenge. I read a comment here on The Cage that people intend on long-term monogamy. It is my experience that it begins with a truthful exchange between lovers and an agreement between both. Life is full of challenges some anticipated others unexpected can you imagine yourself dealing with some potential challenges? If forgiveness comes into play can you also forget? Delivering bad news is something we do not cherish is there a way to deal with that situation ahead of time to avoid conflict?
Love can cover "a multitude of sins" paraphrased from the Bible. I always tell you and others that love is an action word not only an emotion.
1"Always and Forever" is an R&B song written by Rod Temperton and produced by Barry Blue. It was first recorded by the British-based multinational funk-disco band Heatwave in 1976.
