What's the best part about being in a stable long term relationship?

To me it's knowing that there'll always be someone there at the end of the day to confide in and to hold you.

Also, double dating! It feels really satisfying to have fellow couples to hang out with and talk to about what we deal with on a day to day basis with our significant others.

 

well if you're a guy you get to cut your balls off and retire them to a shelf.

 

The person I'm in it with.

 

It's the security and the bond like the OP said, but I'd also like to add that if it's that serious it's probably good because both parties are looking for something serious and to settle down. (family is optional)

Double dating is one of those double-edged swords as it is, sometimes it's a plus but other times it's not.

 

That morbid and paralizing fear of being smothered and suffocated, that slow and unnoticeable drip drip drip of losing control by forces external to you.

And finally after a long time that realization that you have taken on each others traits and mannerisms and start to even look the same, so in a way you kind of end up having sex with yourself, which is various levels of Freudian and Duelling Banjos combined

 

That really is funny, Vanilla.

From my memory banks, I recall enjoy having someone to come home to tallk to/listen to and always having someone to laugh with. Regular sex with someone that knows what you like/don't like is a def plus.

I wouldn't change my "situation", as it were, but it is a real significant pain in the ass being excluded/not invited to all types of things because I'm not "with" anyone. And NO, I have never, ever been one of those people that someone is always trying to set them up with someone. I'm actually "picky".

 

I like how comfortable things are most.

 

One of the enduring perks is even if you're mad as hell at each other, you will snap into action for the other, or with the other, if there is a crisis. It's being able to perform as a team after all is said and done.

 

If I had ever actually experienced something like this, it would have been a perk.
When my (foolish) ass actually felt like I was in the midst of ^ that...it was a farce.

 

Security and comfort, knowing she's there for me, and knowing that I am important to her. Being able to be myself with no masquerade.

 

the relentless pig outs.

 

the honesty, trust and being there for each other thats built up over time despite all the crap and disappointments that life has a habit of throwing at each and every one of us. thats what i believe makes a stable long term relationship. add in plenty of sex, laughter and a dash of forgiveness too for the difficult times because we all have them were only human after all is said and done because life will never be perfect or a straightforward path.

 

Its belonging to someone and something. Belonging brings peacefulness. With that I can then redirect myself to things that interest me, instead of being so preoccupied trying to find companionship.

 

Knowing that I'm not alone and I have a companion to face my problems with me.

and knowing I have someone who is an expert in areas where I lack like mechanics (I'm rather limited due to the midget factor), plumbing (I get easily frustrated) and yard work (allergies get the best of me)

And I make up in areas he lacks like remembering ANYTHING, cooking healthy meals, and keeping a clean house.

 

Somebody to call to get you out of jail on bond.

 

That's a good one. One time I was in a bad argument with my boyfriend and I suddenly got dizzy and passed out for a minute, and neither of us even cared about the fight after that and he took care of me for the rest of the day. He's very nurturing

 

Making someone happy just by being there. Sharing needs, wants and desires. Plus, it's always nice to have someone to take care of you when your sick.

 

Having someone around whenever you're lonely... being able to share your problems and concerns with someone who cares... not feeling stressed about finding someone to share your life with... too many to count!

 

knowing your not alone, having someone you know you can love.

 

I feel like I am lucky I have a great man, I met himat 15 (he was 18) we have been together ever since. He is my Best Friend. It's like others said. Knowing hr is gunna be there when I get home to hold me ask about my day share my interest..etc.. Most of all I know I always have someone to love me