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Better Than Nothing Relationship
E-Question: In a relationship, what will you and will you NOT tolerate?
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E-Q Responses:

Although it can sometimes get lonely, I will never compromise my values to have a BTN 'relationship'. I'd really, truly rather be alone, than with someone who just isn't right for me. You are spending time with someone you know isn't right, when that time would be better spent finding the one who is.

I could put up with compulsive behaviors, I may have some myself.
I could not put up with a controller, although I have to work hard on that defect of character myself.

I have been married 23 years this coming January, so I had to reflect on what annoys me the most about my hubby, and for me, it is his negativity. He jumps to conclusions pretty fast & is forever suspicious of people. I know part of this comes from the fact he has worked in the Dept. of Corrections for 25 years, so I know he has his reasons...I can pretty much deal with it, as long as he doesn't treat me like his inmates!

What I will NOT tolerate is dominance, I will not be told what I can, and cannot do.

I will put up with procrastination as I have that tendancy myself. I actually think it is sweet that my partner and I share this trait. It makes it forgivable.

I will not put up with addictions of any kind or physical abuse.

I will not put up with abuse of any kind

My boyfriend is a frigin perfectionist and I'm far from it but so far I can tolerate it.

The only thing I can think of is his not taking a shower (after a long hard dirty day at work), before going to bed. I've convinced him that a shower before bed is a necessity!

I will not accept abuse or control.

He doesn't talk as much as I'd like but I accept it.

One thing I will not put up with in a partner is physical/mental abuse. To me dominance falls under the mental part. I will not be told I can't do something, or what I can do. I am open to talking about situations though. When I see i'm wrong, yea i'll let it go and not push the issue.

Except for my partners procrastination, I honestly can't complain about him.

I currently put up with a procrastinator. Since I share the same trait, I find it endearing. Only one thing i would NOT put up with?...I have a long list but at the very top is Addiction of any kind. It is tied with the certainty I would never accept physical abuse.

I don;t deal well with alot of Negativity...irritates me. I suppose I "might" be able to overlook occasional tardiness..But probably not for long! I WILL not tolerate any drug or alcohol addictions..EVER! Non- negotiable!! Also, NO abuses of any kind whatsoever!

Wow, there are degrees of sloppiness that I tolerate, but there are limits to that too! You have to draw a line.

Just call me "Mr. Desperate" -- A smile, a kiss, a warm-body -- I'll take my chances.

The one negative trait that would be a total no no is without a doubt -- self centeredness -- it is so ugly

I put up with a lot of being shut out and find out after the fact; however, I would not put up with a cheating mate -- Not ever!!!

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