How much do you believe in this?

[Woogs1234]

One of my favorite quotes is from the movie The Mexican that states: "If two people really love each other but they just can't seem to make things work, when is it time to say enough is enough?" And the answer is supposed to be "Never".

How much truth do you think there is to this quote? I feel that often times people get hooked on the "instant gratification" factor and if they hit a bumpy road they automatically give up.

Whereas other people are determined ((In my opinion it takes both persons effort)) to stay together because they're growing and learning with one another and they just can't imagine themselves being with anybody else that they learn forgiveness and learn to accept people for who they are mistakes and all and realize they are only human.

Has anyone been in a relationship that was truly perfect? I met my husband when I was 18 and we both did our share of mistakes but through them we stuck together and matured into the relationship we have now 9 years later and are now married. Although we broke up a few times we always got back together and realized there was no one else out there for us.

I really envy those older couples who have been together for years and years and years married and still seem so in love. I really look up to them and strive to be just like them. But I know that each relationship is different and can not be compared to others; however, I remain hopeful.

Has anyone been in a similar situation with their spouse where you met really young and made mistakes but matured with one another to the point where you were just ready to really settle down? If so, how did it turn out for you now? Are you glad that you got the opportunity to see that "what else was out there" did not come close to measuring up to your current significant other? Do you believe that sometimes young couples if they manage to stay together really need to experience other people, etc. when younger in order to really know that they're significant other is the one? Basically, if you just couldn't seem to make things right when you were younger due to immaturity and the need to sow your wild oats but now things just feel so right and have been for the past years then the past should be the past and you can never give up on the one you really love?

Thoughts from the experienced would be much appreciated, thanks

[Nikki Sahagin]

I'm only 20 so I don't have the foresight to really answer this properly. With my ex he was my first boyfriend but there was a reason for that. He was the only one he made me fully 100% emotionally, mentally, spiritually fulfilled (when things were going well). He was special to me, his happiness was important to me. Now i'm single obviously I have the opportunity to 'see what else is out there', but i'm not really one of those grass is greener people, especially because I was SO crazy about him.