So I wasn't really planning to post this as relationships are not usually something I discuss often but it's been on my mind more and more lately and it has been bugging me...

So I've been noticing this for quite some time and it seems like pretty much almost all people I know on the Internet or in real life always seems to be rushing into relationships trying to find a boyfriend/girlfriend which I've thought about myself a lot considering I don't really see why you should rush into one. Granted I'm not saying I would not want to have an actual successful relationship I mean why would wouldn't I want one but it seems like people are always desperate finding someone to be with and I don't understand why. I've seen many people rushing into one then it's ended up badly and despite being sad about how their relationship ended after a while they just rush into another one making the same mistake.

So I was just wondering how some of you people on here feel about this. Do you usually rush into relationships and if you do/do not why do you do it or just your general thoughts on the matter really.

People are social creatures and by nature we're constantly seeking acceptance and belonging.  Study after study shows people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death.  People who are put in social situations, like public speaking, are potentially going to be rejected by their peers and that's one of the deepest natural fears we all have.

I think people want to find someone they can completely trust and love because it's what they expect makes them happy.  Imagine having someone you know will do what they say they will do, will keep your secrets, will like you for exactly who you are and won't be angry or mad for your decisions.

That's not exactly how a relationship works but it's a pretty good snapshot of what people want in life.  I have a wonderful wife who is as perfect as possible.  I trust her and she trusts me, always.  We never have to ask where the other person is, we don't have drama in our lives with the exception of laundry, and we're happy when we're with each other.

People rush relationships because they see others have success and they want the same thing.  They force things even if they don't work because it's better to be sad than alone.  I disagree with that logic but that is what most people seem to aim at.

You're accepted and loved when you have a boyfriend or girlfriend.  Why not go out and find one to experience that?

I've been in my first relationship. It was rushed and forced to the point of bringing out the clingyness and bad sides that the trust just died. Talk about a bad ending I should say... Some people are just desperate in finding their lover in order to achieve happiness. The truth is that one needs to be happy and stable with themselves first before getting into a relationship so that there can be an exchange of that happiness, trust, and deep bonding.

From my experience and perspective, I believe that it is best to build a relationship slowly rather than rushing it. Relationships in general just turn to just infatuation rather than build the basics of a relationship through trust, bond, and understanding. If a couple can build the basics, the bond, love, and trust can excel in a relationship.

Everyone does get their chance at love especially if they are with that significant other for a long amount of time. No need to rush through it.

I hate to say it, but I have a problem with this. Granted, maybe it is just because I hate being single, but I have a hard time making a relationship last more than a few weeks. At least it is not me breaking up with her, though. /

I try my best not to rush into a relationship. I like to get to know the person before just hooking up with them. Cause for me most likely it wouldn't work out and they would only want one thing while I would want the complete opposite and it'd just end up a mess. In fact. . . I am kind of dealing with that now. Its this guy who insists he's in love with me and this and that yet he knows nothing about me and wants to rush into a relationship. Not to mention the fact I told him I was in a relationship and for him to leave me alone. . .

I have never seen the need for a relationship ever. I have never been in a relationship with someone though.

I've also have noticed a sudden increase in people wanting to be in a relationship. One of my close friends is completely obsessed  with the idea (and often post god-awful status about how being single sucks on FB). She also goes into dangerous territory and meets up with men she does not know-and also adds them on FB so they can access her friends list (and consequently add me and other friends, which I'm like...no)

To me I have my how life to worry about being in a relationship, and I don't know if I'll be travelling or living in another country so don't want anything serious. If I found a guy that could keep up with me then I wouldn't mind at all, but I wouldn't want to rush anything.