What I Think About Lifelong Fidelity [LoH162]
The idea of committing to one partner for life is romantic, but also challenging. As humans, we evolve so much over decades - from our interests and values to our communication styles and needs for intimacy. Navigating those changes jointly, without wanting to explore other options, takes compromise, empathy and constant dedication from both individuals.
That said, lifelong fidelity remains an aspirational ideal for many and is undeniably meaningful when achieved. Partners who grow together over 30 or 40+ years accumulate a wealth of shared memories and touchstones that can strengthen bonds immeasurably. And the security of commitment provides a foundation for remarkable trust and vulnerability in a relationship.
For fidelity to span an entire life realistically, both partners must see their relationship as something greater than temporary pleasure or attraction. There has to be a vision for building something significant that gives life richness - whether that’s raising children, traveling the world or simply being the unchanging reassurance that someone “has your back” as lives keep flowing by.
Lifelong fidelity requires talking openly, never taking one another for granted and nurturing intimacy that goes past physical as youth and beauty inevitably fade. It may demand periods of difficult sacrifice or painful forgiveness. Yet plenty of lifelong couples would still say that through selflessness and tenacity, devotion to one core relationship can be beautifully constant amidst an inconstant world.
Overall there are balances to be struck according to each couple’s strengths and challenges. But the more both individuals feel valued, heard and still “seen” by their partner, the more possible lifelong fidelity becomes. It relies profoundly on love - but also commitment through the hard times onto brighter horizons.
Staying faithful to one partner for life is really hard but can be very meaningful. People change over many years – their needs, interests, communication styles. So couples have to work together through all those changes to understand each other. They should not take each other for granted.
Making fidelity last means focusing on the relationship itself more than just attraction or fun, building good memories and a strong foundation of trust and friendship. Couples have to be willing to forgive each other’s mistakes sometimes too.
Having someone beside you who knows you really well for your whole life brings comfort and support. Raising kids and sharing experiences like traveling together over many years can make partners feel very close.
There will be highs and lows for every couple of course. But relationships based on love, talking openly, compromise and commitment have the best chance to go the distance. Lifelong fidelity takes effort but can make partners happier in the end by sticking through challenges hand in hand.
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I do agree with your points... Nice write up
Thank you.
I am happy you do
Staying committed to a particular partner is not easy but can be achieved with discipline and delibrate effort forgetting all others.
When this is done it brings much sweet memories as you rightly said.
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We need real examples of families that demonstrate those characteristics. Ever meet any old couples and ask them the secret to their long enduring relationship? I have come across a mentoring program that pairs newly engaged to senior couples as sort of role models, an interesting and practical program.
It's indeed very challenging but its something achievable, well planned from the beginning of their relationship. I have old couples who are my mentors ... Praying for their kind of love, even at old age
You are absolutely right in saying that nothing should be taken for granted. That search for balance is a necessary source for living as a couple.
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Very true having someone beside us who knows us is a real blessing. We need a partner to whom we can open up. Its nice.
Nice write up
Yeah, that joy of having someone by your side who really knows you for your whole life bring support and comfort. Nice write up .
I completely agree with what you wrote. However, finding a partner as wonderful as this is very difficult for me, as I have been through three failed marriages.
Maybe I chose the wrong men, or perhaps it was my own fault for not seeing their true intentions. Or I'm just unlucky in love. 😪
It would be great if every man who wants to climb the ladder of commitment had the qualities you described in your writing.
Lifelong fidelity is hard but not Impossible. I consider those lucky people who have sincere partners. Otherwise, most of the relationships didn't remain for 2-3 years. With a lifelong relationship, you have plenty of beautiful memories.
I agree with you dear friend. It requires alot of commitment from both sides to make it work, I mean a life long fidelity.
Yes it does require commitment
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