I have been cogitating over the potential for success in a marriage or other long term relationship where there has been a significant issue(s) occurring within the first 4 years of the relationship. The first four years of the relationship would begin from the onset - boyfriend/girlfriend.
The time frame is not critical just an approximation.
What I am interested in knowing is if your relationship was "normal" with little or no out-of-the-norm behaviors by either partner, or if the relationship was punctuated by some traumatic event, such as an infidelity, sexual issues, loss of a parent or sibling, abuse, etc...
Comments about multiple marriages or long term relationships that have previously failed are appreciated as well.
Thanks very much to anyone that responds.
-NOPkins-
I will ferret out an affair at any opportunity.
-An affair is the embodiment of entitlement, fueled by resentment and lack of respect. -An infidel will remain unreachable so long as their sense of entitlement exceeds their ability to reason.
