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To those in healthy long term relationships:?

I've been only in a few relationships, and none of them really panned out. I definitely realize I did maaAany things wrong, and I've absolutely learned from my mistakes.

I met someone recently, and I really want to do things right this time. I realize now that that's easier said than done tho. Please give me advice on tips u may have for early stages of a relationship? Also, when and how should I bring up to him that I've been celibate for a couple of years and don't plan on breaking that anytime soon?

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  • Bobo
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    You should not need a blueprint to develop a long term relationship. If your relationship requires planned actions to initiate, then you are trying too hard. In order to have a healthy long term relationship:

    1. You need to be truly honest with yourself about everything related to the relationship.

    2. You need to be truly honest with your partner about everything related to the relationship.

    3. Your partner needs to be honest with him/herself.

    4. Your partner needs to be honest with you.

    Your relationship will either end or continue in a healthy manner if the above 4 items are followed. Any issues such as celibacy will work themselves out as a result of following the honesty policy.

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