Future

When you commit to someone it should be done purposefully/strategically. We all choose our mates to some extent by the amount of joy they bring to our lives, the attraction we have for them, and the little things that make them stand out. But if at the end of the day a future with them isn’t possible, if you can’t picture yourself being with them 10 years from now, then why invest your time and energy in a relationship with them? It seems awful to me, to be in a relationship that has a very clear expiration date.

We don’t know what the future holds, and the routines we are used to now, can change drastically in a matter of days. But if right now you disagree with your partner on something neither of you is willing to compromise on (like having children), then why continue….why set yourself up for a let down, why waste each others time?

I suppose their presence in your life can still serve purpose…but after a certain point, if you know what you need and want in life, and the person isn’t providing it, and their is a slim to no chance they will change their mind, it’s probably a good idea to look elsewhere.