If you had the choice of being in a relationship, would you?

[Lambi]

Definitely, yes. There's nothing that brings me as much happiness as being in a relationship.

 

[Biosophilogical]

No. I'm one of those 'reciprocating' people. If I like someone, and they make the first move, I'll respond, but so far this hasn't worked (well it did, but she was a friend, nothing more, so I turned her down). I just figure, I'm one of those people who will do something he regrets unless he keeps himself in check, so having the other person (people?) dictate the terms of the relationship means that I only do things they are comfortable with (I tend to be comfortable with most things, so it is ulikely they would move beyond my comfort zones).

 

[k3v1n]

I would, only problem here is my hideousness, first immpressions count a lot, y'know?

 

[Sgt Doom]

Absolutely. As it stands at the moment, though, i've got a better chance of domesticating a rabid invisible pink unicorn.

 

[Circleseer]

A question posed to the community at large. Hopefully I have made it a topic that does not promote such comments like: "Never been in one, FML." I see a lot of people on this website who reject relationships entirely, and while some people have genuine reasons as to why they do not, others, I suspect, simply fall into this category because they have not had success with those who they would wish to pursue romantically or sexually. I am not here to judge, and I am not here to debate the merits of a relationship. And, to add an element of complexity, do not view this from a purely sexual viewpoint, view it also as having a companion. So, as the title states, if you had the choice of being in a relationship, would you?

I am in a relationship, but there is no choice involved.

The fact is that sometimes you meet someone who is so amazing that the other people you know pale by comparison. That you find yourself thinking of that person a lot, and desperately wanting to be in their company for their intellect, humour, physical presence.. All of a quality that no other can offer. You want to share fun things with them. For reasons unexplainable, everything is better with them around.
If you really care, you'll even not tell that person of your feelings if you know that would make their life easier, because their happiness just matters more than yours.

If you find out that that person feels the same way about you, and you get to be exclusive with one another, getting privileges (both physical and sharing intimate knowledge about each other's emotions/life), then there is no choice. It happens.



Ahem.
Ooooof course there's also the people that just don't want to be alone. Good luck to them.

 

[JEBWrench]

Um, yes? Otherwise I wouldn't have gotten hitched.

(And it's kind of a silly question. Everyone has a choice of being in a relationship. It's just a matter of finding someone who would choose to be in a relationship with you as well.)

 

[Rednog]

No, I haven't been in a relationship for over a decade and I am not pursuing one. My main reason being is that I have terrible self esteem issues and really don't want to force another person to deal with it.

 

[Naeo]

Generally, yes. The kinds of relationships I appear to tend towards are very much worth being in- the kind where you've known someone for a while and out of the blue one day romantic affections appear.

 

[Mister Eff]

I got out of a year and a half relationship a few (maybe 4 or 5?) months ago and I've been single since. I enjoy messing about, but I'm currently going through a mad stage of falling for everybody. I enjoy relationships too, but I'm moving to uni in London in less than 2 weeks and most of my friends are dotted about the country too. Plus uni relationship? Maybe in the second year. I'll stick single for now.

 

[PoliceBox63]

There is someone that I want to be in a relationship with but.... I fucking hate the Irish Sea -_-

 

[PoliceBox63]

No.

I don't want to be in a relationship, I think love is worthless.

EDIT: To add reason:

Relationships always in end, in death, break ups, or divorce (anyone who knows where it's from will get a high-five and a cupcake), and it will usually end in tears.

And it's expensive, and I'm a cheap bastard.

Don't let life get in the way of living. The adventures of life aren't about the destinations, they're about the journeys. Don't care about how it will end, enjoy it in the now as it happens.

 

[Bloodstain]

It's not about being in a relationship, it's about with whom you are in a relationship.

 

[LadyMint]

I'd love to be in one. It's nice to have someone to hug up against every once in a while.

 

[Fetzenfisch]

i enjoyed beeing single for some time, but its nothing i would want to be forever. I am in a relationship very happily and i guess i will be for long long time.

 

[Dexiro]

I'd love to be in a relationship!

I hate being alone all the time, i need an excuse to get out of the house... and moar cuddles ;D

 

[hurfdurp]

Fo' sho'. Assuming it was formed organically, and we were a good match and blah, blah, blah. I'd really enjoy that.

 

[jowo96]

I'm happy enough not being in a relationship, and I haven't met anyone that made me feel like I just had to ask them out.
So I'm not against the idea but I don't really care one way or the other.

 

[Slash Dementia]

I'm in a relationship and I'm really happy. I had always wanted to be closer to this girl and now we're together and it's great. It could be better (distance), but I'm not complaining at all. I just love her for her, sure it's an issue, but not one that will make me give it up.
We talk just about every day, and she's the only one that never fails to make me happy no matter what.

I wouldn't give that away for anything.