The first word that comes to mind when I think of the word commitment is loyalty.
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A commitment to a task or job is to be responsible to or for. Make the decision to follow through. Support and fulfil obligations.
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In a relationship it is bond built on openness, trust and love and your willingness to give yourself and your time to that person.
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Definition of a committed relationship, serious or lasting romantic relationship with someone whether married or not. Showing love, giving declarations of love verbally and through gestures, showing respect, being honest, giving your trust and receiving trust, working together.
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Is a relationship as committed if you have no joint asset’s or wedding/commitment vows together?
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Are you really as connected and committed as the couple who do own joint assets or who are married.
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I have been having this debate recently with friends, so your opinions would be valued.
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If you are having problems within your current relationship, is it easier to walk away from a relationship if you don’t have that extra commitment? A contract of joint assets or a wedding certificate signed in ink on paper? Do you commit that little bit more? Try that little bit harder? Or is there something lacking there in their commitment to walk away so easy?
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