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Relationships?

I am nineteen years old. A year ago, my boyfriend of two years, dumped me for another girl. It was very unexpected. I was in even more shock when I found out he had cheated on me. I was very hurt, but I kind of realize that most guys don’t typically settle down at the age of 18. However, I just can’t seem to get back out there. I am over my ex. I just am terrified to be hurt, and I have no faith in relationships. Is it pretty much true that there’s no use in trying at my age, because it is unlikely to work out? I know it is completely irrational, but what if I never find someone again? I feel hopeless. I mean, look at the way marriages are constantly falling apart…and how morals are just being disreguarded. Is there any hope? I know there’s no such thing as a fairy tale, picture perfect, happily ever after ending….it’s not realistic, and those are not my standards by any means. My faith in relationships has been shattered. Dating is also a lot harder than I would have ever thought. I did try to date…and I am not looking forward to trying to find “the one” after my experience with the dating scene. I am not alone with what I am experiencing. I just would like to know how to keep on trying when I know things often don’t work out, I will probably get hurt many more times to come, and I see marriages crumbling? It’s very unsettling. There’s never a way to garuntee a relationship, you can be married for decades and still have no garuntee. It makes me want to be alone forever. How does everyone deal with this?

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Wanderling offline Verified User (6 years, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 4 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 6 months ago (20 minutes after post)

Marriages crumble these days because of the people in them. People marry too quickly, and for the wrong reasons. That, and many people just don’t have the will power to work through a problem - they would rather just give up.

The secret to dating is not to think about it. I think you should keep in mind that every good relationship begins with friendship. That should be the foundation. What you should look for first is friendship with a guy or two. Don’t start thinking about the romantic stuff until later.

Nothing is ever guaranteed in life, because change is always present. But change isn’t bad, it’s just how you deal with it. Marriage is all about loving, giving, sacrificing, and working together with someone to make life a better experience for both involved. As long as you love the person, and they love you, then your future marriage will survive anything.

People throw the word “love” around all the time these days. Love isn’t just to feel romantic about someone, and it’s not just about being someone’s sibling or friend. It is truly giving everything you are to that person you love. It is the absolute ability to sacrifice everything you have to make sure that other person lives happily. Love makes both people grow in the relationship to be better people and to become more wise. That is the real intention of a marriage, and when two people honestly love each other in this way, it always lasts the tests of life and time. Just make sure you enter into a lifelong relationship wisely. Let your heart guide you. Don’t be afraid to get hurt. It stings at first, but you grow and learn from it which is absolutely necessary to finding “the one” later on :)

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Zahid khan Gabari offline Verified User (1 year, 10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 6 months ago (21 minutes after post)

this is really an unfortunate that ur society is facing such issue. but if u see the society of eastern where we get married to a girl and until the death we are committed to wives.this is almost 95% ratio of our society.
If u really facing such mistrust there u may find an eastern guy to be settled with him for lifetime.
or may I help u in this regard???

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Wanderling offline Verified User (6 years, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 4 #
Indianapolis, IN, US | 1 year, 6 months ago (27 minutes after post)

The eastern world does seem to value commitment more than the western. Though I don’t think all of her problems can be solved by marrying an Eastern man, Zahid lol. She’s not on help.com to find a date.

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harley offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 6 months ago (38 minutes after post)

Lol. Thank you both. Katlover, you definitely made valid points. I do feel some relief. I suppose it’s normal to feel intimidated in the dating world. I just have to keep the things like you stated in mind.

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