xty wrote:On most points I agree, except one. I disagree when each of the couples have "own privacy" in terms that "I have my own friends, it's none of your business what I'm doing or where I go, etc".
I don't like this kind of relationship. If a relationship is like bonding two people into one (I'm talking about serious relationship or marriage), why not just share and be open to each other while still giving freedom and respecting the time and boundary?
For example, at least I'd need to know where and with whom my partner is going. My/your friends are our friends. But that's all, not to try to interfere or anything, but just to feel secure and responsible. After all, I don't see any reason why one must "hide" or "protect" it. And on the other hand my partner would expect the same from me.
I believe in trust and openness in relationship. If all fails, then why having a relationship in the first place? What's the difference than a friend?
I think that trust in a relationship is about giving your partner a space,,, freedom of thought, opinions, his/her own self.
When we say ......I love you to a person....what really we have in mind?
In my opinion Its that.... I love the way he is and will never try to change anything about him.
The way you expressed is like you wanna possess and its not healthy in a relationship. Give space and let your partner to decide.
In response to your trust your partner will start sharing with you but it needs time and patience.
Relationship basically is to make 2 different people come closer, 2 different worlds compatible with each other. As a person in self is a whole world...so it needs its space and freedom and then it will relate.
Trusting others first need your own peace of soul and mind then, you will manage a relationship without any doubt.