What Made You Choose Your Partner?

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spaceman

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Was it just their looks? Shared interests, their career or how much they have? What made you decide upon your current partner?

the quality of the person or overall "goodness" factor, of course you have to be attracted to the person too initially IMO.
+She is a sharp contrast to my two previous "serious" relationships.

 
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Lola

, we knew of each other, but never really talked. at first i actually thought he was obnoxious and annoying(he was my step brothers best friend). But, after he graduated, something happened... its funny because he is the exact opposite of me. But i guess that is good in a way. we are both different and we meet in the wonderful middle. He brings so many things to the relationship that i never knew oor expereinced and i bring things that were new to him as well.
we choose each other because we compliment each other and learn from each other. I cannot stay mad at him, and he makes me feel safe. He is so charming (andthesexisawesome) I realized how lucky i am that he choose me! :wine::heart:
 

Isla

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Was it just their looks? Shared interests, their career or how much they have? What made you decide upon your current partner?

My inherent masochism? :D

I was totally operating on the relationship schema I learned from my parents... gentle, patient (but a wee bit flaky) woman marries angry, wounded (but creatively brilliant) man. Man protects woman, woman soothes man's soul.

Of course, at the time I just thought it was his nice butt. Then I realized this has been the story with ALL my relationships, and is something I just DO regardless of who the man is.

Only a brain transplant can save me...

;)

 

Isla

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Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl

He's a great guy. He's loving, caring, affectionate (I love holding hands!), handsome, knows how to make me smile, *sigh* the list could go on and on. :D

:heart:

:D

No doubt. I would have snagged him for myself if I wasn't older and married! :D ;)


Be happy, and be happy that you are happy! ;)

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Moonbeam

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I'm under the impression it's the women who chose. I'm just along for the ride. :D
 

guyver01

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
What made you decide upon your current partner?

it was attached to my wrist when i was born.

talk about pre-arranged relationships.



 

cherrytwist

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Was it just their looks? Shared interests, their career or how much they have? What made you decide upon your current partner?

Not solely looks, but that was definitely what sparked the initial attraction. Her sense of humor, intelligence and independence also got my attention right away. She is also much more creative than I realized when we'd first met.

We have few shared interests, but that doesn't seem to matter.

We both are unhappy with our careers, and both are taking steps to change them. Neither one of us have the same occupation we did when we met. (In fact, I was unemployed and she...um...worked for tips ;)).

I don't ever remember "deciding" to be with her. It just happened. Eventually I realized that I could never be without her.

BTW we just celebrated our 1st Wedding Anniversary. We met 6 years ago this month.
 

Isla

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
I'm under the impression it's the women who chose. I'm just along for the ride. :D

Rotflol!!! as usual,you steal the thread Moonie:)


LOL!

Too true on both counts. :D
 

SnapIT

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If i ever get serious about relationships again... it would have to be more than her looks...
 

Koing

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Originally posted by: LukFilm
Originally posted by: Mattster
The fact that she accepts me for me and vice versa. We share a lot of things with each other and get along great.

Oh, and well, the SEX is mind blowing! :D

I'm jealous. My sex life is non-existant and I've been married for 6 months :|

Man fix that now!

I saw her I felt for her. Everything about her was great. Had some great chemistry, we'd chat, listen and talk about random things. She isn't as sporty as me but was willing to go with what I took her to, rock climbing, gymnastics, sparring and she was already a big fan of Tennis (great summer game). She was smart and is funny.

We get on great and we fancy each other.

I'd also knew that I'd make her mine after meeting her a few times. A year of seeing each other and getting to know each other we are going out. That was 9 months ago.

 

hzl eyed grl

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Originally posted by: Isla
Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl

He's a great guy. He's loving, caring, affectionate (I love holding hands!), handsome, knows how to make me smile, *sigh* the list could go on and on. :D

:heart:

:D

No doubt. I would have snagged him for myself if I wasn't older and married! :D ;)


Be happy, and be happy that you are happy! ;)

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He's great and we both love you dearly. :) If it weren't for you, we probably wouldn't have ever met. *HUG*
 

eklass

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rosie palmer has always been the love of my life. okay, not always, but no one treats me like she does, and hell, she doesn't argue :)
 

eklass

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Originally posted by: Argo
The best available at the time.

never, ever, ever settle. you'll always know in the back of your mind that you wanted/coulda had better

that is why i'm often single. i'm not willing to put myself out there for just any ol' person. i've actually cut it off with one girl just because i realised she wasn't my type.

...and thus the search continues... :)
 

Argo

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Originally posted by: eklass
Originally posted by: Argo
The best available at the time.

never, ever, ever settle. you'll always know in the back of your mind that you wanted/coulda had better

that is why i'm often single. i'm not willing to put myself out there for just any ol' person. i've actually cut it off with one girl just because i realised she wasn't my type.

...and thus the search continues... :)

Hey when the better one comes along I can always trade in :)
 

Shawn

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She was hot.... and easy. I just happened to like her after I got to know her tho. lol...
 

HayZeus 2000

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I can't really name one thing in particular because it wasn't just one thing. There were a whole lot of things I was looking for and she has them! After being friends for a good while, things just kinda clicked and viola! Next thing I knew we were working on moving in together. What else can I say? :eek:
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