Drama
Like a lot of other things, success is relative. We all have different ideas and opinions about the term. What is considered ‘success’ to one may be inadequate to (for) another. So, i don’t think there’s a generally accepted yardstick for measuring or defining success, but in my understanding, i think success in itself is the attainment of a set objective or goal. For example, when you go into business, you usually have it in mind to make profit and never be on the losing end. You hope to satisfy your customers, and have them being loyal to you. Now, when you eventually get into the business and realize all or at least most of those objectives / goals, you can say you’re successful. So, like I said, success is the realization of a set goal.
In terms of dating and relationships, the same definition applies for me. We all go into a relationship with at least, one objective in mind; something we hope to get out of that relationship. It may be sex, companionship, support (financial and mental / emotional), or marriage perhaps. Now, I believe that whether or not we can call the relationship ‘successful’ largely depends on whether or not the relationship is able to meet those needs (or that need) satisfactorily. If your reason for getting into the relationship is sexual satisfaction, does the relationship give it to you? If it’s marriage, are you married?…and so on. For me, that’s how success is measured. Be it in a relationship or other spheres of life. You cannot call a relationship ‘successful’ unless you completely get what you want out of it.
That’s our take on what a successful relationship is what is a successful relationship to you?