When You've Been In The Same Relationship For A Few Years
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When You've Been In The Same Relationship For A Few Years

There's definitely something special about being in a relationship for so long.

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When You've Been In The Same Relationship For A Few Years
Kendra Fix

I was reading an article a few weeks ago about the questions that every girlfriend wants to ask her boyfriend. While I was reading it, it dawned on me that I was not afraid to ask my boyfriend any of those questions. I have been in my relationship for almost five years. I often forget that my relationship is not typical for my age. This and the fact that this week is "Boyfriend Appreciation Day" has finally inspired me to write an article about my relationship.

Those of you who are like me and have been in a relationship for a few years I hope you can relate. There is definitely something special about being a relationship for a long time.


1. You aren't afraid to ask what you want to know.

You are comfortable enough with each other that you aren't afraid to ask what you want to know. You're are way past being afraid of being embarrassed.

2. There are no secrets.

You know pretty much everything there is to know about each other.

3. You feel the most comfortable when you are with them.

You don't need them to be around to survive, but it's always comforting when they're by your side.

4. There is no holding back when it comes to passing gas.

This one is pretty self-explanatory. And gross. It is comforting to know that you can truly be yourself around each other.

5. Or eating.

See # 4.

6. You do not need to be with each other all the time.

You both have your own interest, your own friends, and your own hobbies. You both are able to go do your own thing.

7. When you are with each other, you do not need to be glued to them.

I've seen couples that are constantly glued to each other when they're together. If you have been in a relationship long enough that being in a room together is enough.

8. You are close with each other's families.

You are a part of each other's families and you wouldn't have it any other way.

9. Silence is not awkward, rather it is comforting.

Car rides can be silent and it doesn't feel awkward. You just sit and enjoy each other's company.

10. Your friends refer to you as mom and dad of the group.

You've been together so long that your friends act as though you are the wise parents of the group.

11. You aren't much help with advice for a blossoming relationship.

I don't remember what it's like to just be talking to someone. That and I was 15 when my relationship started, so I'm not much help.

12. You can be extremely silly with each other.

This is my favorite part. There is no such thing as embarrassment around each other anymore. You can be as goofy as you want to and they will reciprocate that.

13. You talk about your future.

You're at that point where the future isn't too far off and you have been with each other long enough to feel as though the future is tangible.

14. You know you can count on them.

And you won't be disappointed.


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