Long-term relationship

[liquer]

Long-term relationships (LTRs). you hear so much about them these days, maybe I'm out of touch, but what exactly is one?

 

How are they defined?

[ProtestTheHero]

When I think "LTR," I think "Post-honeymoon phase." To me, it's a progression from infatuation into something more (lol, more work, more problems, etc.).

[Crazyaboutdogs]

I think it is when you have been boyfriend-girlfriend for at least a year. People who are looking for Long-term relationships just don't want to be dating people for 6 months and then moving on.

[Crazyaboutdogs]

When I think "LTR," I think "Post-honeymoon phase." To me, it's a progression from infatuation into something more (lol, more work, more problems, etc.).

 

That sound good.

[_Asti_]

Long term, to me, is several years.

 

An LTR is just short of being married, or you're on your way to 'spending your lives together' [as some people aren't interested in marriage...]

To me, long term relationship comes off as something steady, secure and serious.

 

People can say I've been with my boyfriend for a year, and not exactly be serious [as I've seen people be with someone for close to two years and not exactly be serious, or moving towards something more.] Whereas saying you've been in a long term relationship, sort of sends off the message that you've been together for several years.

[Timebandit]

When I think "LTR," I think "Post-honeymoon phase." To me, it's a progression from infatuation into something more (lol, more work, more problems, etc.).

 

I actually think this is pretty spot on. Btw. infatuation seens to fade/disspear for most people within 6-18 months.