For a relationship to succeed long term, both partners must be at a similar personal development level. A relationship cannot last unless both partners are at a similar personal development level. When one person has learned what they need from another the purpose of the relationship is fulfilled and the relationship is redundant.

We reach a stage in our personal growth where we need a partner who will complete our development with us. We will grow together and be the ultimate partner in each other’s lives. Some of us find this partner early in life, and some of us never find this partner. Nevertheless, finding this partner is the key to a lasting relationship which is different to joint existence. Finding this partner, together with an ability and desire to support our partner on equal terms, and having the characteristics to supplement the strengths and weaknesses of each other, is how we identify our life partner.

When we have found our right partner, we will know that we have met this person once or twice before. A lot of things which we do for the first time, are not for the first time.

Hi Phil. I agree with that post so much. Particually the end bit, things are inplied but not said and I really know what you mean. Love trancends physical life and continues.

Best wishes  to all.

Chris.