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writes:Does being in a romantic relationship contribute to happiness?Romantic relationship meaning a committed, stable, relationship. you also must be with the same person for at least 2 years. Reply to this Question
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reader, danibodemann +, writes (4 May 2011):
danibodemann is verified as being by the original poster of the question I'm doing this for my english essay :) I need to take a survey! So this feedback really helps :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 May 2011): That is a fantastic answer from person12345. It is exactly right. If you're looking for a relationship to make you happy, it won't. In fact if you go into a relationship sad and lonely, if you feel you "need" a relationship then you're going to get royally screwed over, used and/or abused.
Relationships are like drugs and alcohol. They can enhance an already good time, if you're in a great mood, feeling good about life then they can put an added little bit of fun into it. But if you take them while sad and lonely they will destroy you, you will feel paranoid and insecure, and they will leave you feeling a million times worse once the buzz is finished.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (4 May 2011):
 If you're not already happy, a relationship won't fix that. But if you're happy enough with the rest of your life, a stable relationship can be a great addition.
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reader, k_c100  +, writes (4 May 2011):
 Well a stable committed relationship is always going to make you happier than if you are in an unstable, non-committed relationship isnt it!
Having a partner who cheats, wont commit to a future with you, breaks up with you frequently, is emotional and hard to read.....that sort of relationship is going to make you unhappy!
But if you are with a kind, loving person who wants a future with you and is faithful - well of course that is going to help you be happy!
However happiness doesnt just come from relationships, you have to be happy with yourself and know how to make yourself happy before a relationship will ever make you happy. After all, if you dont know what makes you happy, how do you ever expect anyone else to make you happy?
Happiness comes from many things, and relationships are indeed one part of that. But you can be happy single, you dont 'need' a relationship to 'complete' you and make your life perfect. Friends, family, hobbies, passions, interests....these are all just as important to making you happy as a stable relationship.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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reader, The Realist  +, writes (4 May 2011):
 I would say that it does but it is not the only thing that is happiness. Some people prefer to be single and not have that because those relationships do take alot of work to maintain.
I would say that the majority would say yes to this question but there are always exceptions.
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reader, Cerberus_Raphael  +, writes (4 May 2011):
 Well, look at it this way, there is a reason why most people are so passionately driven to find that perfect someone and why when some people do find what they might refer to as their 'soulmate' they would not give them up for anything, they would do anything for them because they are happy with them.
I hope that helps.
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reader, cupidus +, writes (4 May 2011):
 Of course it does, why are you asking.
Look at all those famous movies.
A white shirt and black tie and a martini goes a lot further than a wife beater shirt and a beer.
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