This question primarily targets happy longterm couples.

I feel like my (23) generation is bombarded with an endless feed of pontential partners. It’s a constant “Hey you, you could do better than your current partner with his few shortcomings. Somebody else could suit you much better.” But being happy with your partner 24/7 just isn’t reality. And altough I understand this concept intellectually, the nagging of there could be someone much better doesn’t go away. I feel guilty and sad about these thoughts.

When there is just nothing wrong with your partner, chemistry is there, they have amazing communication skills and you just have a longing for more. For a constant dopamine rush instead of a steady, loving, sometimes exciting, sometimes boring relationship.

Also reading through multiple Reddit posts on the common relationship subreddits, every interaction is called a “red flag, dump him”. What’s that nonsense?
So, as I myself don’t have many positive relationship examples I went on r/happyrelationships to gain some confidence and hope in my relationship.

Please happy, loving, long-term folks, give me some insight on this! Have you questioned your partner? Why? How do you make your relationship work years after?

Tl;dr how do you commit to a partner? Have you ever questioned your partner choice?

3 comments
  1. I think if you have the right partner you dont really think about the commitment part. Or at least I dont.

    Its easy to commit if you are happy and feel you have support.

  2. Concerning your first paragraph, do you think social media may be affecting your ability to commit to a relationship?

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