What do you value/bring to in a relationship and why ?

I could say that I'm a very loving, warm person, but to me, that just doesn't seem like it's worth a whole lot.

So I'm curious about the rest of you - what strengths and positive attributes you bring to your relationships? I sometimes have a difficult time identifying my own value in my relationships with others - how do you do it?

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jonjonsnow

Boobs. And also trust. Without trust, there can be no love.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Seems weird, but I try to be (and succeed nearly everyday) to be happy and energized. I find people who are constantly upset/moaning/depressed to be such a drag on my mood so I try to be the complete opposite and I think it makes it nice to live with me.

Obviously I’m only like this with my family/gf or very close friends because it takes me a lot of energy to always be in a good mood lol

 

I suffer from the illness of having fun, so I keep doing spontaneous things which seems to work in my relationships.

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Arroz con Pollo

Value:

Intelligence

College degree

Doesn't drink a lot

No drugs

Comes from good family

Has a legit job

No piercings other than ears

Treats people with respect

Doesn't talk bad about people behind their back

Fiscally conservative

Socially conservative to an extent

Physically fit (thicc doesn't qualify)

No debt other than student loans / car

Wants kids and will be a stay-at-home mom

Strong moral compass

Patriotic and proud to be an American

Witty

What I bring:

Intelligence

Strong financial health

Beautiful hair

Good person

Good family

Good job

Basically all the previously mentioned

When you write good person, that means different things to different people. Like to expand?

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Wesleywesley

I could say that I'm a very loving, warm person, but to me, that just doesn't seem like it's worth a whole lot.

So I'm curious about the rest of you - what strengths and positive attributes you bring to your relationships? I sometimes have a difficult time identifying my own value in my relationships with others - how do you do it?

What you offer is worth a lot, do not let anyone tell you otherwise.

For me, it's about integrity I just do not see this in most people that I meet.

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Arroz con Pollo

I feel like people lack moral compasses nowadays, and even those that have one tend to ignore it

I agree, there are just too many people out there willing to drop everything for a get rich short cut pathway.

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I like this question and I'm answering it after recently finding a new GF and she's the woman I've been seeking for a very long time. 

VALUE:

  • Feminine qualities (wears high heels, make up, dresses. etc.)
  • A woman that feels comfortable in a male-led relationship
  • Good manners
  • No tattoos
  • No drugs, including pot
  • No debt (I think this is often overlooked as a relationship killer)
  • Open minded in the bedroom
  • A new discovery for me: my new GF is a 40H bust, not going to lie, I'm enjoying that part :)

I BRING:

  • Intelligence
  • Male leadership
  • Stable work history at a high income
  • Great credit score
  • No debt
  • No kids (just a dog)
  • Open minded in the bedroom
 
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I'm in my mid 40s which I realize is higher than most of WSO. I've been reading WSO for about 8+ years now (maybe longer?). 

But I've really always been this way, I've never wanted anything less than a male-led relationship since my very early 20s and I've never liked women with tattoos. So, yes, I'm older than most of you but I would have probably written this same list for a good part of my adult life. 

 

The easiest value that women can bring to a relationship that less are now of days and its incredibly valuable. Is just be FEMININE , I meet to many women trying to act masculine I swear some of these women are taking testosterone every day. 

 

I hear you on this. And some women act like it's a crime for you to ask them to wear high heels when you go out. 

 

I bring

* a Thick Cock

* Masculine Energy

* Male Leadership

* Masculine Intelligence

* I'm good at getting my dick sucked

* I make $350k a year in my 40s as a Commercial Banker (this $5mm loans aint gonna close themselves)

She Brings:

* Does whatever I say

* Sucks my dick whenever I ask

* Is feminine

* Let's me make all of her major life decisions for her

* Cooks all of my meals for me and cleans the house

* Doesn't have any male friends as this would be disrespectful to me as an Alpha

* Never shits or pisses while I am within smelling / hearing distance. Any woman who shits or pisses is disgusting

* Showers 3x a day so she always smells clean enough for me - real women do not emit body odor

 

First of all OP, I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit. There are aspects you bring into a relationship which others appreciate, but you don't realize since it's so normalized for yourself. As well, being a warm, loving and attentive person is worth a lot. Not sure if you're familiar with the Gottman Institute, but it's a well known organization led by two married psychologist who have extensively studied what makes marriages last. Kindness was at the top of the list and this article explains the nuances well:

 

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/happily-ever-after/372573/

 

Funnily enough, I asked myself the same question awhile back but in a generalized sense. So I was looking at what value I brought in different roles (I.e. friend, colleague, employee). So I set up chats with friends, supervisors, co-workers, etc. and did this exercise where I asked 'I know this is narcissistic lol but I'd love to know what qualities makes me stand out as I'm trying to identify my strengths' then I would share what qualities which made them stand out to reciprocate. 

 

These are some common themes which stood out to me after speaking to ~15 people. I didn't include work related skills like being analytical or team conflict management.

  • Make others people feel special, so maybe they'll forget what we did or what I said but they'll remember how I made them feel. Many people noted that I gave specific genuine compliments often.
  • Very open to meeting new people and trying new things. Whether if it's trying an unusual food or going someplace new.
  • Care about organizing quality time with other people. They noted that I make an effort to keep in touch with others to maintain a solid social circle and have fun. For example, I organized Zoom parties when everything was shut down last year.

From my own personal POV, I'd say other positive attributes I have are:

  • Trying to have a balanced perspective in situations I disagree with, especially when it's emotionally charged.
  • Good at making small talk when I meet new people.

I found that this exercise was very helpful as it helped me identify areas of strength to put more energy into. There were many traits they brought up which I didn't have self-awareness of, and they had the same reaction when I brought up qualities which made them stand out. So I would imagine this would be the case for you.

 

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