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Actually using the term LTR is for me, strictly online-speak. In life, if it comes up, I tend to just note that, yes, I have a fiance (or boyfriend, before we were engaged). I don't necessarily say, "Oh, yes...I'm in a long-term relationship."
It's just online shorthand.
This. I never say "I'm in a LTR" outside the internet world. I just say I have a boyfriend.
I don't know about this forum, but I'm talking real life conversations. It isn't a term used. I've not ever seen it written on other forums either. They say I have a BF, or a partner, or a wife/husband, etc.
It is a description, with dubious meaning since the only variable of any meaning is "long" and that is entirely subjective. Normal people in every day conversations would say "I've been with my BF for three years" as the insertion of LTR into the statement is superfluous.
Correct. As I stated in my post above, it is often used in this particular forum. I, myself, have never heard it used in real life either. I did try to clarify that I was speaking about the use of this in this forum, 'a romantic relationships forum,' but I may not have been clear on that. There is also a 'non-romantic relationships' sub-forum.
I do know it means Long Term Relationship, but what is your definition of a Long Term Relationship?
This was brought up in discussion in another thread which I do not wish to hijack.
Long Term Relationships to me have been widely known to mean a long term committed relationship by two people in a monogamous relationship.
Another poster declared that he recently lost a long time lover to a relationship because she wanted a monogamous relationship. He stated that this was considered by him to be an LTR. I think the definition that was given means LTR means Long Term Recreation in this case.
How do you see those two definitions and what is your definition and how do you take the term LTR?
LTR= at least 1 year, and potentially someone I could consider marriage but not quite at the stage.
LTR brought up in the beginning of an exclusive relationship? "Means, you're someone I see myself very compatible with and I enjoy spending my time with you, and commit to you 100% (emotionally, mentally, physically) all that!"
LTR brought up post break up? "I was in a serious relationship, and we didn't work out."
LTR during the relationship? "I really like my partner so back off" or "Thanks but no thanks"
And, like you mentioned with your friend, LTR for others could mean all sorts of things like open relationship and long-term. LTR just means people are committed, but their level of commitment varies. Some are serious. Some are not. Some like the convenience of sex. Some are looking for more. Or both parties are in-love.
I do know it means Long Term Relationship, but what is your definition of a Long Term Relationship?
This was brought up in discussion in another thread which I do not wish to hijack.
Long Term Relationships to me have been widely known to mean a long term committed relationship by two people in a monogamous relationship.
Another poster declared that he recently lost a long time lover to a relationship because she wanted a monogamous relationship. He stated that this was considered by him to be an LTR. I think the definition that was given means LTR means Long Term Recreation in this case.
How do you see those two definitions and what is your definition and how do you take the term LTR?
People have different definitions of an LTR. Some are completely open. Some are "don't ask, don't tell" open. Some are open with permission only. Others are completely monogamous. It's important to find somebody who shares your definition of LTR. Then, go from there. In my view, a LTR is a committed and monogamous relationship. Write own rules regarding money, family, work, housing, vacations, holidays, etc..
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I do know it means Long Term Relationship, but what is your definition of a Long Term Relationship?
A long term relationship for me means at least a year or so.
Commitment and monogamy are separate variables from relationship length. (A short-term relationship might be monogamous, and a long-term one might not be.)
A long term relationship is a long term relationship. They can be monogamous, polyamorous, open, casual, whatever, they're just long term. A relationship is also obvious: a relationship can be a weekend, a month, a year, ten years or life. They're all relationships.
No need to smack yourself silly their north. Everyone has their own view of what constitutes as a relationship and what kind. I am merely thinking out loud and I am reading the posts to gain a better understanding about the way people see things like LTR or S/O and a ''romantic" relationship. My post you quote was me trying to get objective answers, just mulling over all aspects.
This thread is not going to become your playground to attack others. Please refrain from attacking other's thoughts or posting. If you have something constructive to say then post it.
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