support.

Discussion in 'Conversations Between White Women and Black Men' started by mama, Oct 22, 2010.

  1. mama

    mama Well-Known Member

    When you are in a relationship do you expect your partner to support decisions you make? If you don't feel like they support you enough, is that a deal breaker?
     
    mama, Oct 22, 2010
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  2. wtarshi

    wtarshi Well-Known Member

    i guess i do expect the person i'm with to support me even if it's not something that he agrees with. support to me goes hand in hand with love. if you can't expect the one that you love to back you up, then why be with them?
     
    wtarshi, Oct 22, 2010
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  3. Bookworm616

    Bookworm616 Well-Known Member

    Exactly. To me, support is a two way street. If you want to share your life with someone, then you should be supportive of that person's dreams/goals/good decisions (not bad ones, LOL) and they should be supportive of yours.

    I think it helps to build up your emotional coffers when you have a supportive person by your side. That means that they have faith in you, you know? That's how I see it.
     
    Bookworm616, Oct 22, 2010
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  4. Tamstrong

    Tamstrong Administrator Staff Member

    Supporting each other plays a huge part in the success of a relationship imo. I believe it's important to have each other's back & believe in your partner. A lot of it boils down to just being there whenever they need us & even when they don't--through the good & the bad. We're supposed to build up & take care of each other. Even when we don't necessarily agree or approve, we have to be honest about our thoughts & feelings without attacking our partner. When we support each other (even when we make mistakes) without being judgmental, it can only strengthen the relationship. It's always wrong to leave your partner hanging.

    Lack of support is a huge deal breaker. You can't build a relationship on a weak foundation. When there's a lack of support, there's a lack of love. A relationship can only grow & be healthy when we take care of it via: belief in our partner, communication (listening is most important), quality time together, showing appreciation, respect, courtesy, kindness, not being judgemental, affection & always letting each other know we love 'em & that they are important to us, etc. To support each other is to love each other & it inspires & strengthens us & gives the realtionship the power to last.
     
    Tamstrong, Oct 22, 2010
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  5. mama

    mama Well-Known Member

    I agree 100%
     
    mama, Oct 22, 2010
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  6. Tamstrong

    Tamstrong Administrator Staff Member

    :smt023


    Btw I like your new avatar...great pic :)
     
    Tamstrong, Oct 22, 2010
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  7. Bookworm616

    Bookworm616 Well-Known Member

    It's good to see you posting again, mama!! :smt023
     
    Bookworm616, Oct 22, 2010
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  8. mama

    mama Well-Known Member

    Its great to be back :smt039
     
    mama, Oct 22, 2010
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  9. wtarshi

    wtarshi Well-Known Member

    thanks babycakes...!!!!:smt050
     
    wtarshi, Oct 22, 2010
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  10. Tony Soprano

    Tony Soprano Moderator

    It's great to have you back.:smt023
     
    Tony Soprano, Oct 22, 2010
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  11. FRESH

    FRESH New Member

    Ma, it's been a while, hopefully this question you pose doesn't indicate to much of a tough hiatus from the board.
     
    FRESH, Oct 22, 2010
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  12. Tamstrong

    Tamstrong Administrator Staff Member

    Your welcome Tarshi! :)
     
    Tamstrong, Oct 22, 2010
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  13. curleyblonde

    curleyblonde New Member

    Co-sign,,, I mean JAISEE both of these. (saying it that way almost sounds like a swear word ;p)

    I think your partner should support you through thick and thin no matter what..
     
    curleyblonde, Oct 22, 2010
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