I have read and heard many people from various backgrounds give advice on the perfect relationship. Many are giving certain formulas and routes to the perfect man or woman. While some of the things are good, and some are ridiculous, none can be the absolute solution to happiness in a relationship. There is no way that anyone can express what men or women want as a whole. There are too many different people looking for many different things in a relationship in order to narrow one specific way, but I do want to encourage someone that true love can be achieved, if you're willing to put forth an effort.
While I believe that there is no perfect man or woman, I do believe that one can find a love that fits him/her. No matter who you fall in love with, they will have flaws. It's how many of the flaws that you can live with that will determine that success of the relationship. No matter how much you try to change a person, there are some things that are embedded in that person's character.
Too many people miss out on love, because they set their standards too high from the beginning. I'm not saying settle for less, but a person may not be exactly what you want at the start of the relationship, but if the potential is there, and they are at least trying, then take the necessary risks to push a person toward what they can become. Men and women alike cheat themselves out of a love everlasting because they refuse to put in the necessary nurturing time to make a relationship bud. I'm not saying raise someone, because their parents should have done that, but sometimes a person may need that special person to be a catalyst that can help them realize their potential. That's why it's important to choose a person that you are compatible with in every aspect, and not just beauty or handsomeness alone. Looks and figures do fade with time, and you have to have something more than the outer appearance to hold on to.
When picking a mate, you have to ensure that this person can and will love you when you are at your worse. Nobody is at the top of their game at all times, so it's in those times when you are at your worse can you love the worse out of me. These are the questions that should be addressed before you waste too of your precious time. One thing that I do know is that time is something that we can't get back, so invest it and not waste it.
Lastly, as I stated before, there is no perfect man nor perfect woman, but there is a perfect situation where true love can be achieved if you do the necessary footwork and research to find the one that fits you.
