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What do guys want in a long term relationship?

Trust. Trust is an integral part of a long-term relationship for both men and women. Guys want connection just as women do, and they want to do things with their partner. They prefer activities where they can focus less on what they're feeling and more on the experience.

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If you’re dating or in a new relationship, you may be convinced that all guys really want in a relationship is sex. But therapists working with couples agree that although men enjoy and put emphasis on the sexual aspects of their relationship that isn’t the glue that holds them in a long-term relationship. The more you get to know your partner, the more you understand that men, like women, need reassurance and the ability to let go and trust the person they’re with. Below are five aspects to a long-term relationship that have more influence in determining the relationship’s survival than sex. It may not sound as exciting as sex, but the truth isn’t always spoken. Guys may not verbalize these needs, but they’ll walk away from a relationship that doesn’t provide them. Understanding. Guys need to know their mistakes will be forgiven. No one is perfect, and no one wants to be punished forever for mistake they make. Holding a grudge and not moving on after mistakes destroys feelings of love. Reassurance. Guys are competitive and rarely give each other reassurance. Men who feel safe with their partner form a closer emotional connection to their partner. Space. Guys are not consumed with their relationships in the same way women are. They need space to be active and do things on their own. They value their relationships as much as women do, but they value it less if they feel monitored or smothered. This is one reason they prefer women who keep their own interests. Physical contact. Not all physical contact needs to be sexual, but guys need affection. They need hugs, kisses, and shoulder massages to remind them that you still notice them and want them. For many men, part of the reason they complain about a lack of sex is due to their partner’s lack of affection outside the bedroom. Trust. Trust is an integral part of a long-term relationship for both men and women. Guys want connection just as women do, and they want to do things with their partner. They prefer activities where they can focus less on what they’re feeling and more on the experience. Women may misinterpret that men don’t “feel” the same or as strongly as they do. Neither of these are true. Guys have a different way of processing feeling; sitting and verbalizing them is not the preferred approach for the majority. Men and women are different in the way they communicate what’s most important to them, but as a therapist who works with both, it’s not sex that holds long term relationships together. If a relationship doesn’t provide the emotional needs mentioned above, the relationship will not survive.

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What is the best closure for a relationship?

One of the most effective ways to get closure on a relationship is to focus on your immediate future. This means setting new personal goals, with deadlines on when you will need to achieve them. Make a list of reasonable personal goals and try to get out of your comfort zone.

This article was co-authored by Tasha Rube, LMSW . Tasha Rube is a Licensed Social Worker based in Kansas City, Kansas. Tasha is affiliated with the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. She received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Missouri in 2014. This article has been viewed 261,712 times.

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Getting closure on a relationship may seem tough, but you can make it easier by putting distance between you and the relationship, and processing your emotions. Remove all physical reminders of your relationship, like pictures and gifts, from your living space, since they’ll only keep reminding you of the past. If you’re still in contact with your ex, take a break from communicating with them so you can move on. To help process your emotions about the relationship, try writing a goodbye letter to your ex. You shouldn’t feel the need to send it to them, because the act of writing it is what's most important in helping you come to terms with your feelings. Creative activities can also help you process any negative emotions and focus on something positive, so try painting, drawing, or even writing a poem. You should also try to forgive your ex for anything that went wrong, since you'll only be able to forget about the past and move on once you've accepted what happened. For tips from our Relationship co-author on how to know if you need professional help to get closure, keep reading.

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